Three-dimensional force and torque converter with tetrahedral array
US7706916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/166
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A three-dimensional force and torque converter unit for measuring an external force or torque applied to the unit and converting it into a signal, whereby the signal may be used to control a system or device incorporating the converter unit. The converter unit includes a controller formed with four spaced apart arms having six or more degrees of constraint. A force or torque may be applied to the tip portions of each of the arms via a gripping means. Sensors are used to measure the deflection of the arms under an applied loading or torque and an output signal is generated.
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