Force measurement system
US8474331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/60
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of force measurement systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, the force measurement system is implemented in a fishing rod system, to measure tension applied to the fishing line. Other exemplary embodiments include a fishing gaff used to gaff fish, and with a measurement system for providing an indication of the weight of a gaffed fish. Yet another embodiment is implemented in a fishing net, with a measurement system for providing an indicated of the weight of a netted fish or other netted object. A still further application for the force measurement system is in a shaft tension coupler.
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