Abstract:
Measurement sensor for length or distance changes, particularly for non-contacting measurement of torques of rotating shafts. In known measurement sensors, the length or distance change (.DELTA.x) is amplified by a mechanical lever system and is then converted into an electrical quantity. In the novel measurement sensor of the present invention, the length or distance change (.DELTA.x) to be measured is transmitted to a displacer in order to enhance the precision. A displaced liquid, particularly mercury, is introduced into a capillary and the length of a liquid column in the capillary is converted into an electrical quantity, preferably as a change of a resistor. The new measurement sensor is particularly suitable for torque measurement.
Abstract:
A flat-spread force measuring apparatus comprising a stiff rigid main body having an essentially plane top surface for receiving a load; a plurality of flat cavities provided in said body spaced to each other and extending in parallel to said top surface; essentially bubble free elastomeric material contained in said cavities; a plurality of pressure sensors one each arranged in contact to said elastomeric material in each of said cavities; a plurality of force introduction members one each arranged in an essentially vertical alignment to said pressure sensors and below them; and evaluation means electrically connected to said pressure sensors for combining electrical signals received therefrom and representing local force components transmitted from said load receiving body through said elastomeric material to said pressure sensors.
Abstract:
A load cell includes a base (40) with a cavity (42) formed therein. A diaphragm (46) is disposed over the cavity (42) to form a chamber (48) that is filled with hydraulic fluid. A piston formed of two halves (60) and (62) is disposed adjacent the surface of the diaphragm (46). A high tensile strength resilient membrane (58) is disposed between the two halves (60) and (62) of the piston and secured thereto with bolts (64) and (66). A securing ring (68) secures the diaphragm (46) around the periphery thereof to the base (40). A securing ring (72) secures the peripheral edge of the membrane (58) to the securing ring (68). The membrane (58) provides tension forces about the periphery of the piston to impede lateral movement thereof to maintain the piston in the center of the cavity (42).
Abstract:
The pick-up is characterised in that it comprises a body which is flexible in its length and fixed in its cross-section and which is disposed between a plate for receiving the applied force and a support plate, the said body containing a liquid which converts the force into pressure, said body also being connected to a pressure transmitter.
Abstract:
A device for measuring externally applied loads on a structural member, such as a support leg of an off-shore installation, comprises one or more flexible fluid-filled cells constrained between the surface of the structural member and a casing capable of transmitting externally applied loads to the structural member through the fluid within the cell(s), the loads applied to the member being derived by monitoring the fluid pressure within the cell(s). Preferably the cell(s) and casing are comprised in a sleeve-like assembly removably mounted upon the structural member and retained in position by friction.
Abstract:
A hydrostatic stress gage including a sphere of incompressible fluid having positioned inside a drum like structure containing a pair of interconnected flat spiral coils forming a self-resonant tuned circuit, a change in pressure on the sphere will cause a variation in distance between the coils whereby changing the resonant frequency, when measured by an appropriate device stress may be measured.
Abstract:
A device for transducing a force into a pneumatic signal comprises an air obstructing body composed of a rigid ball and supporting disc against which a force to be transduced is applied, and an air nozzle including an opening facing the rigid ball, the air nozzle being connected to a compressed air supply unit. Compressed air from the opening of the air nozzle flows away along the surface of the rigid ball. As a result the above, the air obstructing body moves upward or downward by the difference between a compressed air force acting upon the rigid ball compressed and the applied force to be transduced. When both forces balance, the air obstructing body settles in an equilibrium position and at that time, back air pressure of the nozzle has a relationship which is proportional to the applied force to be transduced. Back air pressure is measured by an air pressure measuring instrument connected to the air nozzle as a pneumatic signal.
Abstract:
A weighing valve mounted on a vehicle to produce a fluid having a pressure proportional to the load of the vehicle is activated by a force translating device which produces a proportionate force to the valve to thereby generate fluid flow changes of pressure signalling the loading on the vehicle. The force translating device has a differential piston with a plunger of smaller diameter for actuating the valve communicating with a plunger of larger diameter responsive to the load. The plunger and piston are interconnected through a deformable, incompressible medium such as silicone rubber into which both the end and sides of the smaller diameter plunger are extended thereby dampening vibrations.
Abstract:
A visual force measuring device for use in conjunction with a swimming implement for holding a swimmer while exercising in the water. The device has a pre-tensioned bellows connected to a fluid conduit and to a rope train, or the like. When the rope train is moved by the swimmer, force registers in the bellows by displacing liquid therein which in turn changes the fluid level in the conduit. A marker set against a measuring rod floats on the fluid surface.
Abstract:
A hydraulic load cell of simplified construction has an upper lateral support structure for the piston which eliminates the need for clamping rings and bolts. The support structure comprises an upper bridge ring disposed between the cylinder and piston members and held by integral flanges on said members. The upper bridge ring, and the lower bridge ring where used, may each be provided with arcuate edges to improve cell accuracy. The cell may also be provided with a supplementary shield against contamination and a simplified loading head structure.