US 2026/0133022 A1 · DENDROMETER

Abstract

A dendrometer, comprising a single mechanical element functionally holds a sample under test via a spring-element in the element that draws two arms firmly against the sample. The spring section of the single mechanical element can be serpentine, or any other shape providing the desired spring constant and range of motion. The one or more spring members extend between the first frame member and the second frame member, wherein the one or more spring structures are nonrigid (extensible and compressible) such that the second frame member is movable relative to the first frame member. The dendrometer comprises a toothed socket on an end of each arm to allow adjustment of the range of clamping. In at least one example, a magnet or actuator attached to one arm, and a Hall effect or other positional sensor, is attached to the alternate arm.

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Dependent claims

A dendrometer, comprising:

a first frame member;
a second frame member coupled to the first frame member by one or more serpentine members, wherein the one or more serpentine members extend between the first frame member and the second frame member, wherein the one or more serpentine members are nonrigid such that the second frame member is movable relative to the first frame member;
a toothed socket on an end of the first frame member;
a magnet attached to the first frame member;
and
a positional sensor attached to the second frame member, wherein the positional sensor is adjacent to the magnet.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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