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US 12,583,129 B2Granted
Torque sensor and robot
AssigneeSintokogio, Ltd.
InventorsYoshikane Tanaami, Miyuki Hayashi
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Abstract
A torque sensor is provided that achieves miniaturization and that has a high degree of freedom in design of resolution. The torque sensor includes: a first plate-like member including a spacer that is plate-like; and a second plate-like member fastened to the first plate-like member. In an outer circumferential region of the second plate-like member outside the spacer, a film-shaped strain gauge disposed in a recess that is provided on an outer edge of the spacer, and a film-shaped wire connected to the film-shaped strain gauge are provided.
Claims6
A torque sensor comprising:
- a first plate-like member;
- a second plate-like member that is opposed to the first plate-like member;
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- a spacer that is integrated with the first plate-like member and that is fastened to the second plate-like member, the spacer being plate-like, wherein
- a recess is provided on an outer edge of the spacer, and
- at least one film-shaped strain gauge disposed in the recess and a film-shaped wire connected to the at least one film-shaped strain gauge are provided in an outer circumferential region of a main surface of the second plate-like member, the main surface being opposed to the first plate-like member, the outer circumferential region protruding from the spacer.
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