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US 8,261,621 B2Granted
Measurement of forces on packaged objects
AssigneeMott's LLP
InventorMichelle Parikh
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Abstract
Force sensors may be useful for the measurement of forces on objects or packaging material in shipping articles during a packaging process. In some embodiments, a part of those force sensors may be similar or complementary to those objects or packaging material. Force data may be collected during packaging processes and may be used to determine conditions useful for improving those packaging processes.
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A force sensor, comprising:
- an inner wall;
- an outer wall spaced apart from said inner wall, said outer wall comprising an outer surface on which an external force may be applied;
- a load cell disposed between said inner wall and said outer wall, said load cell being adapted for producing a signal in response to said force;
- and
- a third wall and a connector, said connector being connected to said inner wall and said third wall, wherein said connector is adjustable;
- wherein said connector is disposed at an acute angle with respect to each of said walls.
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A force sensor comprising:
- an inner wall;
- an outer wall spaced apart from said inner wall, said outer wall comprising an outer surface on which an external force may be applied;
- a load cell disposed between said inner wall and said outer wall, said load cell being adapted for producing a signal in response to said force;
- and
- a central body and an adjustable connector, said connector being connected to said inner wall and said central body;
- wherein said adjustable connector is configured to change a length between said outer wall and said central body upon adjustment of said adjustable connector.
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A force sensor, comprising:
- an inner wall;
- an outer wall comprising an outer surface on which a torsional external force may be applied;
- and
- at least two load cells sandwiched between said inner wall and said outer wall;
- wherein said force sensor has at least one dimension that is mechanically adjustable in length;
- wherein said load cells are arranged in a manner to permit measurement of said torsional external force.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.