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Multi-axis load cell

US6845675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2001
Grant dateJan 25, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

A load cell is provided that includes first and second sensor support assemblies. Each sensor support assembly has a rigid central hub having an end plate and a support element extending transversely from the end plate and also includes a rigid annular ring concentric with the central hub. A first mount is joined to the end plate of the first sensor support assembly, the mount being spaced apart from and extending in the same direction as the support element of the first sensor support assembly. A first plurality of sensing devices are operably coupled between the support element of the first and second sensing support assemblies and the corresponding annular rings, respectively. The end plates of the first and second sensor support assemblies are joined together.

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