Piezo-electric force sensor and method
US7469593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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