Apparatuses, systems, and methods for weight detection

A sensing system comprising:

• a sensor device comprising:
• a magnet mounting tube;
• a magnet supported within the magnet mounting tube;
• a sensor mounting tube configured to receive at least a portion of the magnet mounting tube and supported magnet therein;
• a magnetic sensor affixed to the sensor mounting tube;
• and
• a spring positioned around the magnet mounting tube and the sensor mounting tube such that the magnet and the magnetic sensor are surrounded by the spring, wherein the spring defines a first end and a second end;
• and
• a controller communicably coupled to the magnetic sensor, wherein, in an instance in which a load is applied to either the first end or the second end:
• the magnet mounting tube is configured to translate relative the sensor mounting tube,
• the magnetic sensor is configured to identify a change in magnetic flux, and
• the controller is configured to determine a weight of the load based upon the change in magnetic flux.

A method of manufacturing a sensor device, the method comprising:

• providing a magnet mounting tube;
• supporting a magnet within the magnet mounting tube;
• providing a sensor mounting tube configured to receive at least a portion of the magnet mounting tube and supported magnet therein;
• affixing a magnetic sensor to the sensor mounting tube;
• and
• positioning a spring around the magnet mounting tube and the sensor mounting tube such that the magnet and the magnetic sensor are surrounded by the spring, wherein the spring defines a first end and a second end,
• wherein, in an instance in which a load is applied to either the first end or the second end, the magnet mounting tube is configured to translate relative the sensor mounting tube so as to induce a change in magnetic flux identified by the magnetic sensor indicative of a weight of the load.