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Sense element having a stud fitted within the sense element

US9297687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2013
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01G3/1414
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an embodiment, an apparatus may include a sense element having a first end and a second end; and a stud fitted inside the sense element. The stud may have a first end and a second end. The first end of the stud may be free floating with respect to the sense element. The second end of the stud may be attached to the second end of the sense element. The sense element may include one or more gauges. The gauges may sense strain on the sense element. The apparatus may include a ridge that may be used to provide overload protection of the apparatus. The ridge may be placed on the stud, the sense element, or the stud and sense element.

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