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Method and means for measuring torque in hydraulic power units

US6817253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2002
Grant dateNov 16, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L3/102
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hydraulic power unit in a housing has a power shaft associated with the power unit. A transducer adapted for measuring torque is mounted in the housing. A stationary portion of the transducer is mounted in non-contact relation to the shaft. A method for measuring torque in the power unit involves placing the transducer in the position described.

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