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Fiber optic force sensor for measuring shear force

US7466879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2004
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/35303
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided herein are fiber optic force sensors for measuring shear force which include an optical fiber with at least one optical core and a Bragg grating. Also provided arc fiber optic force sensor arrays for measuring a plurality of shear forces which include an optical fiber with at least one optical fiber core and a plurality of Bragg gratings.

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