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Flexure system for strain-based instruments

US7100458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2004
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L3/1457
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring forces on a sensor body, comprising a beam. An array comprising at least one recess is formed in the beam. The array has a length-to-height ration of less than 1.0. At least one strain transducer is mounted in at least one recess, wherein when incorporated in a sensor body the device is sufficiently rigid to provide low overall deflection while providing adequately high metric strain levels.

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