Load-detecting device
US6997060B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1873
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load-detecting device includes a supporting member, a load transfer member, a load sensor, and a load sensor supporting member. The load transfer member is supported by the supporting member and includes an elastic displacement area in which an elastic displacement is generated upon receiving a force from a predetermined direction. The load sensor contacts the elastic displacement area of the load transfer member. The load sensor detects a load based on the elastic displacement. The load sensor supporting member supports the load sensor and is connected to the supporting member. The load transfer member, the load sensor, and the load sensor supporting member are provided in this order along the predetermined direction. The supporting member is provided so as not to be in contact with the load sensor. The load transfer member has a lower stiffness in the predetermined direction than the load sensor.
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