Low profile transducer with high moment capacity
AssigneeBertec Corporation
InventorNecip Berme
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Abstract
A load transducer for use in an automated control system such as those used in robotic assemblies, and other linkage systems separated by joints. The transducer is capable of measuring force and moments transmitted by the joint of the robotic assembly. This localized sensory data is utilized by a microprocessor to control the motion of the linkages of the system. In addition to being very accurate and reliable, the Load transducer has a low profile and small size. This invention is easily manufactured using strain gage technology.
Claims20
A load transducer comprising, in combination:
- a one-piece compact frame having a base and a plurality of beams extending from the base;
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- at least three load cells located near ends of the beams and each capable of measuring a force and its position.
A load transducer comprising, in combination:
- a frame having a base and a pair of double-cantilevered beams at lateral sides of the base;
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- load cells located near ends of the beams and each capable of measuring a force and its position.
A load transducer comprising, in combination:
- a compact frame having a base and a plurality of beams extending from the base;
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- at least three load cells located near ends of the beams and each capable of measuring a force and its position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.