US4579007A
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Dynamometer comprising an elastic bar provided with strain gages
Assignee: SFERNICE FRANCAISE DE L'ELECTRO RESISTANCE A FRENCH Co Ste
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Filing: 1984-10-30
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Granted: 1986-04-01
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Expires: 2004-10-30
Abstract
Abstract The dynamometer comprises a bar (1) made of elastic material, which is intended to be subjected to the stresses to be measured and the outer surface of which possesses strain gages. This bar (1) is substantially cylindrical and has on its outer surface a series of resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a) arranged in at least one helix, these strips being of substantially equal lengths, and each strip extending over part of the periphery of the bar (1) and being separated from the following strip in the direction of advance of the helix, the ends of some of these strips being connected electrically by means of conductive lamellae (7,8,9). The invention is used to measure bending, torsional and shearing stresses.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude Flassayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/20; G01L1/22; G01L1/2206; G01L1/2287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A dynamometer comprising bar (1) made of elastic material, which is intended to be subjected to the stresses to be measured and the outer surface of which possesses strain gages consisting of resistive elements (3a,4,4a,5,5a), the resistance of which varies according to the stresses exerted on the bar, wherein this bar (1) is substantially cylindrical, is at least insulated electrically on its outer surface and has on the latter a series of resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a) arranged around and along the bar in at least one helix, these strips being of substantially equal length, each strip extending over part of the periphery of the bar (1) and being separated from the following strip in the direction of advance of the helix, and the ends of some of these strips being connected electrically by means of conductive lamellae (7,8,9).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A dynamometer comprising bar (1) made of elastic material, which is intended to be subjected to the stresses to be measured and the outer surface of which possesses strain gages consisting of resistive elements (3a,4,4a,5,5a), the resistance of which varies according to the stresses exerted on the bar, wherein this bar (1) is substantially cylindrical, is at least insulated electrically on its outer surface and has on the latter a series of resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a) arranged around and along the bar in at least one helix, these strips being of substantially equal length, each strip extending over part of the periphery of the bar (1) and being separated from the following strip in the direction of advance of the helix, and the ends of some of these strips being connected electrically by means of conductive lamellae (7,8,9).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bar (1) possesses on its outer surface two flattened portions (2,3) which are symmetrical relative to the axis of the bar and which separate the ends of the resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 2, wherein the conductive lamellae (7,8,9) connecting some of the resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a) extend along the longitudinal edges of the flattened portions (2,3).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 3, wherein the conductive lamellae (7,8,9) connect some of the resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a), so as to connect the latter to form one or more Wheatstone bridges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 1, which possesses two series of resistive strips (3a,4, 4a;5,5a; . . . ) arranged in two helices of opposite pitches and symmetrical relative to a plane perpendicular to the axis of the bar (1) and passing through the center of the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bar (1) is made of ceramic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the resistive strips (3a,4,4a,5,5a) are made from a layer of piezo-resistive alloy, such as nickel chromium or chromium/silicon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A dynamometer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the conductive lamellae (7,8,9) are made from a deposit of copper.
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