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Multi-axis load sensor

US4674339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 1985
Grant dateJun 23, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L5/1627
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-axis load sensor is composed of at least one of a parallel plate structure connecting two members to each other by means of a plurality of flexible beams arranged in parallel to one another and a radial plate structure connecting the two members to each other by means of a plurality of flexible beams arranged radially relative to a given point and equipped with detection means for detecting deformations of the associated flexible beams. The deformations are of the bending deformation mode and are developed by a load applied to the associated flexible beams. At least one of the associated flexible beams is provided with another detection means for detecting deformations of a deformation mode different from the bending mode. The multi-axis load sensor is simple in structure and easily machined.

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