Sensors having a deformable layer and a rugged cover layer and robots incorporating the same
US11891288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/226
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Sensors having a deformable layer and an outer cover layer and robots incorporating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor includes an inflatable diaphragm operable to be disposed on a member, wherein the inflatable diaphragm includes a port. The sensor further includes an outer cover layer disposed around the inflatable diaphragm, wherein the outer cover layer is fabricated from a material having a strength of greater than or equal to 35 cN/dtex, and a pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the port and operable to detect a pressure within the inflatable diaphragm.
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