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Torque sensor

US8904884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · KR

Inventors

Dong Gu Kim · Suwon-si, KR
Yong Sung Lee · Seoul, KR
Hi Won Lee · Seoul, KR

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 19, 2013
Grant date	Dec 9, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01L1/26
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a torque sensor. The torque sensor includes a cylindrical upper case having one open end and an overload prevention member that is fixed to the upper case to prevent overload. A lower case covers the open end of the upper case and an elastic structure member is disposed on the lower case to detect deformation. Additionally, a silicon structure member is disposed on the elastic structure member to detect deformation.

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