Force measurement element

US7437943B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Michael Munz · Reutlingen, DE
• Kurt Weiblen · Metzingen, DE
• Andreas Stratmann · Gomaringen, DE
• Anton Dukart · Gerlingen, DE
• Helmut Grutzeck · Tübingen, DE
• Johann Wehrmann · Stuttgart, DE
• Conrad Haeussermann · Trochtelfingen, DE
• Klaus Kasten · Reutlingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 12, 2004
• Grant date: Oct 21, 2008
• Expiry date: Mar 12, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2210/42
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A force measurement element measures an introduced force by means of a double flexural beam and a displacement sensor. The double flexural beam makes possible a double spring shape that makes possible an optimization with regard to elongation distribution.