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Method and device for measuring the torque transmitted by a shaft subjected to temperature variations

US4774845A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1986
Grant dateOct 4, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L3/109
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to this method the linear expansion (.DELTA.L) of a reference shaft is measured with reference to that of the power shaft. The linear expansion of the reference shaft (R.sub.3) is converted into a movement of rotation of an annular phonic wheel (B.sub.3) by means of the free end (J) of this shaft engaged in a helical groove in the inner surface of the annular wheel (B.sub.3).

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