Load and torque sensing systems utilizing magnetic key for mechanical engagement
US9267856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7018
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Two forms of load bearing or transmitting structures are disclosed wherein each uses magnetism to hold a key in one of two bodies to prevent movement therebetween. One embodiment is a clevis, wherein the clevis pin is instrumented as a load cell and a magnetic key resides in a slot in a portion of the clevis pin which protrudes outside of one of the clevis legs. In another embodiment, torque is transmitted between a shaft and a coupling by means of keys that are held in keyways by magnetism thereby to provide a torque coupling between the shaft and coupling members.
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