Abstract:
In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a measurement device is provided that includes an actuator module, a control module, a load cell module, a processing module, and a notification module. The actuator module includes an actuator. The control module includes one or more actuator controllers configured to control the actuator. The load cell module includes one or more motors configured to set orientation of attachments points for the actuator with respect to a component relative to a location of a user. The processing module includes a processor configured to receive and analyze information from the load cell module pertaining to an insertion force for the component. The notification module is configured to provide a notification based on the analyzing performed by the processing module.
Abstract:
A zero-strain soil pressure sensor includes a shell provided with a hydraulic oil cavity and a cavity located below the hydraulic oil cavity, a processor, an outer elastic film arranged at the upper end of the hydraulic oil cavity, an inner elastic film arranged between the hydraulic oil cavity and the cavity, an outer strain bridge circuit connected with the outer elastic film, an inner strain bridge circuit connected with the inner elastic film, a piston communicated with the hydraulic oil cavity, and a driving mechanism connected with the piston. The outer strain bridge circuit, the inner strain bridge circuit and the driving mechanism are electrically connected with the processor. The invention has the beneficial effect that the piston is driven by the driving mechanism to control the oil pressure in the hydraulic oil cavity, external soil pressure is balanced through the oil pressure to keep the outer elastic film in an non-deforming state all the time, and only the inner elastic film is deformed, so that the soil arch effect and soil displacement are avoided, and thus the liquid pressure measured by the inner elastic film is the soil pressure, and the measurement result is more accurate.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor includes a lever having a first end and a second end and being rotatable around a fulcrum; a pressure receiving member connected to the first end of the lever and configured to drive the first end of the lever to move when receiving a pressure; and a first displacement sensing assembly and a second displacement sensing assembly, the first displacement sensing assembly being connected to the second end of the lever and being configured to be capable of cooperating with the second displacement sensing assembly to detect a displacement of the second end of the lever.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for performing a load test in an elevator installation having an elevator car and a counterweight, which are connected to one another by a supporting device, and a drive brake for halting the elevator car during a downwards journey. The apparatus has a connecting element for fastening to the counterweight, an element with spring properties and a tensioning device for installation in the elevator installation. One point of the tensioning means is fixed to a stationary point of the elevator installation via the element with spring properties. Another point of the tensioning means is connected to the counterweight via the connecting element, wherein the tensioning device includes an actuating device with which to tension the element with spring properties in order to thereby exert a downwardly directed tensile stress on the counterweight.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of interest using a force responsive element comprising, at least in part, a balanced material. The balanced material is temperature insensitive over a specified range of temperatures such that the force responsive element may estimate the parameter of interest by responding to a desired force with relatively little interference due to temperature changes within the specified range of temperatures.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a sealed constant force generation system utilizing a spring system comprising a spring system housing unit, spacers, interchangeable spring load rod and conical spring washers, a puller assembly comprising a puller, pivot assembly, seal system and o-ring, a lever arm system, an adjustment system, a load stopper and fulcrum housing unit. A method for applying the sealed constant force generation system on objects or loads experiencing a specific displacement is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A force measurement cell having a block-like mechanism unit includes a Roberval mechanism and a lever mechanism formed by cutting out a single piece of parent material. The Roberval mechanism has a fixed part and a movable part on which a measured force acts. A gapped part is formed on either the lever mechanism or the Roberval mechanism following the vertical direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the lever mechanism and the Roberval mechanism, respectively. In addition, a stopper for restricting displacement of either the lever mechanism or Roberval mechanism is fixed to the fixed part of the block-like mechanism unit facing opposite the gapped part with a prescribed gap opened in the axial direction of either the lever mechanism or the Roberval mechanism. Another embodiment, includes a recessed part sinking from a respective side surface of the block-like mechanism unit formed on both side surfaces.
Abstract:
A method for measurement of axial forces acting on a shaft, being supplied with gas under overpressure such that gas pressure is built up between two opposing faces of said portion projecting radially from the shaft and at least one gas-permeable body provided external to said faces. A gas differential between the gas pressure on said opposing faces is established, and the axial force acting on said shaft is determined as a product of a constant and the pressure differential between the gas pressures on the two faces. Means are provided for supply of gas under overpressure to said body and pressure measuring means are provided for measurement of the pressure differential between the pressures on the two faces of the radially projecting portion. The protruding portion may also constitute a measuring plate which, provided in various manners, is subjected to forces.
Abstract:
A tunneling sensor is disclosed having a pair of force rebalance capacitors that are used in a push-pull relationship so as to provide a rebalance force that is a linear function of applied rebalance voltages, which leads to an output voltage that is linearly related to input acceleration. The tunneling sensor comprises a plate electrode that is formed from and attached to a silicon substrate by a pair of torsional flexures, which provide an axis of rotation for the plate electrode. A pendulous mass is formed on a first end of the plate electrode, and a tunnel-effect contact is formed on a second end of the plate electrode. A pair of torque rebalance bridge electrodes are formed on the substrate so as to span the plate electrode. A tunnel-effect tip is formed on the substrate so as to be proximate the tunnel-effect contact and in line with the rotational path that the tunnel-effect contact takes when the plate electrode is rotated.
Abstract:
A piezoelectric sensor system according to the invention employs a piezoelectric actuator relay (20) having a piezoelectric element displaceable in response to an actuation voltage and contacts (23, 24) which open or close in accordance with the displacement of the element, wherein the actuator relay (20) is adapted to receive a force (L) to be measured against the displacement. This piezoelectric actuator relay (20) is supplied, by a driver circuit (60), with a varying voltage as the actuation voltage. The relation between the forces (L) and the activation voltages necessary for opening or closing the contacts (23, 24) has been stored in a memory (70). A processor (50) obtains a value of the force (L) based on a value of the actuation voltage at the instant of the opening or closure of the contacts (23, 24) and the relation stored in the memory (70).