Driveline torque and/or thrust sensor
US3956930A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1974 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A load cell for measuring the torque and/or thrust forces in a driveline having a universal coupling joint, such as the drive shaft of an automobile. The load cell is designed to replace the standard cross element in the U-joint. Due to the operative association of the load cell with the driveline and the particular strain gage arrangement disclosed, the load cell is capable of accurately measuring the axial force and rotational torque transmitted through the driveline.
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