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Force sensor assembly and method for assembling a force sensor assembly

US8733182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49124
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The force sensor assembly has axis of measurement along an axial direction of the force sensor assembly and comprises a force ring provided with at least two sensing elements, a printed circuit board having electronic components thereon, a covering plate for holding the printed circuit board onto the force ring, and a sensor cap covering the printed circuit board and covering plate and attached to the force ring. Manufacturing is easily accomplished using stacking, fixing and welding.

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