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Force measuring apparatus and strain measuring element

US7357036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L5/136
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A force measuring apparatus comprises has a force-transmitting component, that holds a strain measuring element with a carrier element and a displacement transducer. The carrier element has two fixing sections at a predefined distance from each other in a direction of the strain with which it is fixed to the component. Furthermore, the carrier element has a strain section, which is provided between the fixing sections and which has a shorter length in the direction of the strain than the distance between the fixing sections, and which has a smaller cross section than the remaining carrier element. The displacement transducer is connected to the strain section in order to register the strain of the strain section.

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