Low profile load transducer
US9032817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/1627
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A load transducer includes a central body portion; a plurality of beams extending outwardly from the central body portion, each of the plurality of beams including an end portion that is supported in a cantilevered manner from the central body portion; and a plurality of load cells, each of the load cells being disposed on one of the beams, the plurality of load cells configured to measure a plurality of force and/or moment components. In addition to being very accurate and reliable, the load transducer has a low profile and small size. This invention is easily manufactured using strain gage technology.
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