Low profile transducer with high moment capacity
US8181541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/1627
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A load transducer for use in an automated control system such as those used in robotic assemblies, and other linkage systems separated by joints. The transducer is capable of measuring force and moments transmitted by the joint of the robotic assembly. This localized sensory data is utilized by a microprocessor to control the motion of the linkages of the system. In addition to being very accurate and reliable, the load transducer has a low profile and small size. This invention is easily manufactured using strain gage technology.
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