Multicomponent force-torque sensor
Patent 4704909 Issued on November 10, 1987. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 22, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 22, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2985018 3140612 3303694 3428139 3454922 3921445 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/757360 filed on 07/22/1985US Classes:73/862.043Three dimensional (e.g., x, y, z axes)ExaminersPrimary: Ruehl, Charles A.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG01L 5/16 (20060101)G01L 1/24 (20060101) G01L 1/25 (20060101) AbstractAn apparatus and process for detecting and quantifying force-torque components applied to a loadable means. The apparatus includes a plurality of signal-transmission means, a plurality of signal-reflection means, a plurality of signal-detection means and a deformable means which is deformable in response to the application of force-torque components to the loadable means. Application of a force-torque component to the loadable means results in the alteration of the distance traveled by a signal from signal-transmission means to signal detection means. The apparatus further includes a means for utilizing the detected signals to determine force-torque components. | |
