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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7140994 | Gearbox torsional load sensor A planetary gearbox with transmitted torque sensor comprises a gear housing, first and second coupling members, sensing assembly, and planetary gears. The coupling members have axial faces disposed in a spaced apart, opposing relationship. Formed therein are a plura... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7000492 | Axial adjusting device with spring support during the return motion An axial adjusting device includes two discs which are rotatable relative to one another and coaxially supported relative to one another, between which two discs balls are guided in pairs of ball grooves. The depth of the pairs of ball grooves is variable across the... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6820504 | Rotation sensor A rotation sensor functioning as both a rotation-angle sensor and a torque sensor is provided which, when applied to a steering sensor for an automobile, for example, permits reduction in the number of components and thus in the weight of the automobile and contribu... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6595072 | Sensor of the pedaling force of a power-assisting bike A sensor of the pedaling force of a power-assisting bike includes a transmission system provided with at least one pair of screw gears. One of the screw gears is activated by the pedaling force to rotate at an original location and the other driven by a s... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6356847 | Method and device for determining the torque exerted on a rotating body which can be rotationally driven around a rotational axis The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the torque exerted on a body of revolution 2 capable of being driven rotatably about an axis of rotation 1. The device possesses a first and a second measurement generator 3 and 4 which are ar... | 03/12/2002 |
| 5646355 | Torque responsive rotation control device A torque responsive rotation control device includes a torque limiting mechanism interposed between an input rotary member and an output shaft coaxial with the input rotary member. The torque limiting mechanism includes a torque cam engageable with the ou... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5438882 | Rotating shaft vibration monitor A non-contact system and method for measuring torsional wave propagation along a rotating shaft as well as static angular deflection due to a constant applied torque. The relative twist angle between two cross-sectional portions of the rotating shaft sepa... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5353648 | Torque transmitter A torque transmitter comprising two members 1, 2 rotatable relative to each other and serving to transmit a torque, and which has the ability to continuously measure the transmitted torque. The transmitter includes a transducer ring 3, and a displacement ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5317915 | Apparatus for the detection of the icing-up of the blades of an aircraft rotor An apparatus for the detection of the icing-up of an aircraft rotor. The apparatus has a sensor (10) for the tractive force and a sensor (11) for torque; for measuring respectively the axial force and the torque exerted on the shaft of the rotor. A device... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5193401 | Manipulator integral force sensor An apparatus for direct measurement of torque in an articulated joint includes a driver assembly, a driven assembly with said driver assembly and driven assembly mounted on a common axis, for enabling angular displacement of the driven assembly relative t... | 03/16/1993 |
| 4984473 | Torque monitor Reliability problems in a torque monitor are reduced in a simplified construction including a housing (30) journalling first and second coaxial shafts (34), (42). The second shaft (42) is mounted for axial movement within the housing (30), and a sleeve (5... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4966380 | Driving wheel for a bicycle or the like, including a sensor for measuring the transmitted torque, and a bicycle equipped with such a wheel The hub (3) of the bicycle (1) is connected to a chain-driven sprocket (10, 12) through a sleeve (11) carrying the sprocket(s), and through a driving mechanism which comprises a driving member (15) slidable inside the sleeve (11) and driven in rotation by... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4765191 | Torque detector A torque detector comprising a first shaft and a second shaft, which are journalled in axially aligned and fixed relation with each other. A movable shaft is interposed between and axially aligned with the first and second shafts, the movable shaft being ... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4584884 | Torque sensor The sensor comprises a pair of shafts mounted end to end for rotation within a stationary housing. The adjacent ends of the shafts are spaced apart by a thrust bearing so that axial force can be transmitted from the first shaft, connected to motor means, ... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4569234 | Torque sensor In a rotary drive system, mechanical means for sensing turning torque gented by the load forces. The sensing means is designed to operate with minimal effect on normal operation of the drive system.... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4435988 | Apparatus for indicating critical torque load An apparatus for indicating critical torque load in a drill string of a propeller shaft driven rotary drilling machine comprising an input and an output section in axial alignment and drivingly connected so as to rotate conjointly; the input section has a... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4077371 | Fuel saving system for automobiles A fuel control system for automobile engines comprises load-sensor means for sensing the load on the engine, and fuel-mixture-ratio control means responsive to the load-sensor means to control the fuel-mixture ratio such as to produce a richer fuel mixtur... | 03/07/1978 |
| 3946603 | Roto-flex coupling This specification discloses a coupling between two rotational shafts for transmitting torque. It includes a positive, inelastic, interconnection between the shafts for torque transmission and a resilient element to control, measure or respond to the magn... | 03/30/1976 |
