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Piezo-electric force sensor and method

US7469593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2006
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L1/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A force sensor system including at least one portion of piezo-electric material and a thrust bearing having at least one roller associated therewith, the roller being adapted to move relative to the thrust bearing and contact the portion of piezo-electric material when the thrust bearing is subjected to an external force.

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