Determining magnitude of compressive loading
US9366591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/0682
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for determining a magnitude of a compressive load applied to a piston including a compliant film disposed between first and second elements is provided. The apparatus includes a first part movable with the first element in a movement direction along which the magnitude of the compressive load is to be determined, a second part movable with the second element in the movement direction and a sensor to measure a distance between the first and second parts in the movement direction, the measured distance being related to a deformation of the compliant film as the compressive load is applied.
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