Force sensing oar
US8192242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H16/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for determining the magnitude of force applied to an oar by a rower as the oar is pulled through water includes a deflection sensor and a temperature sensor mounted on an oar shaft to determine deflection and temperature of a portion of the oar shaft during rowing. A processor connected to the deflection sensor and the temperature sensor receives signals indicative of deflection and temperature of the oar shaft and derives a force applied to an oar blade based on the deflection and temperature signals.
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