Load sensing pin
US8561472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45017
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load sensing pin disposed to receive a load applied in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin. A load sensor is substantially fixedly oriented with respect to the applied load or alternatively with respect to the pin which is rotationally restrained with respect to a support structure. The load sensor is disposed to generate a load signal corresponding to strain of the pin resulting from the applied load.
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