Load measuring device
OwnerDaniel Prestoninventor
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Abstract
A miniaturized load measuring devices for use with parachutes is disclosed. The load measuring device includes a load link of a high strength steel having two tension beams between two connectors. The connectors attach the load measuring device to the harness, suspension line or other part of the parachute. Strain gauges are bonded to the two tension beams for determining to load forces on the load link. Electronic circuitry may be positioned within the load link between the two tension beams to process or amplify signals from the strain gauges.
Claims13
A load measuring device comprising:
- a load link including two tension beams;
- a plurality of strain gauges, each of the strain gauges being attached to one of the tension beams;
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- electronic circuitry connected to the strain gauges for signal conditioning, being positioned between the two tension beams.
A load measuring device for a parachute comprising:
- a load link including two tension beams;
- a plurality of strain gauges, each strain gauge being attached to one of the tension beams;
- a plurality of wires attached to the strain gauges for providing outputs of the strain gauges;
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- a data acquisition device attached to the plurality of wires for processing the outputs from the strain gauges.
A load measuring device comprising a tension beam formed from a thin sheet of metal, and a plurality of strain gauges attached to the tension beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.