Abstract:
Displacement of a movable transducer element is measured by exciting a capacitive gap (preferably differential capacitive gaps) with triangular waves of voltage to obtain a square current wave output into a zero input impedance amplifier. The square wave output is amplified and synchronously detected to produce a d.c. output signal proportional to displacement. The d.c. output signal is fed back to force rebalance electrodes to electrostatically rebalance the movable transducer element. The feedback signal is a measure of the force being transduced. Initial offsets in the position of the transducer element and capacitances of the capacitive gaps are compensated by signals derived from the capacitive gap excitation waveforms.
Abstract:
An electromagnetic force-transducer comprising a magnetic circuit and an electromagnetic coil kept movable in the static field provided by said magnetic circuit. The electromagnetic coil consists of two coaxial parallel windings wound on a common frame with a distance kept between the both. The magnetic circuit comprises an inner magnetic path and an outer magnetic path with a cylindrical clearance left therebetween. In the upper and the lower part of the clearance there are provided with an upper magnetic gap and a lower magnetic gap, respectively. The magnetic field in the upper gap and that in the lower gap are directed oppositely to each other. The coil frame is kept movable vertically in the cylindrical clearance, positioning one of the two windings in the upper magnetic gap and the other in the lower magnetic gap. The two windings are current-supplied in the directions opposite to each other to produce their respective electromagnetic forces in the same direction. Thus, the magnetic fields produced by the two windings are cancelled by each other, so that the resultant magnetic field by the entire electromagnetic coil does not affect the fields provided at the magnetic gaps by the magnetic circuit.
Abstract:
A linkage for use in moment balancing measuring apparatus of the pneumatic type includes first and second pivotally mounted levers, the second lever being adapted to be acted upon by a measuring force and the first lever being adapted to be acted upon by a pneumatic force for balancing the linkage. According to the invention, apparatus are provided for adjustably varying the leverage ratio of the linkage, i.e., the ratio of the pneumatic force to the measuring force according to the particular application to which the linkage is put. The leverage ratio adjusting apparatus includes a rod-like member having one end rotatably attached to one of the levers and first locking means for selectively securing the rod-like member in a particular position corresponding to the particular application to which the linkage is put.
Abstract:
In order to reduce bias errors resulting from mounting of a force restoring coil assembly element of a force balancing transducer, the force coil assembly is suspended by means of one or more hinges from a force sensing movable member, which includes position pick-off means, that in turn is connected by hinging means to a support member. The effects of strain may further be reduced by locating the first hinges essentially along the axis of the centroid of the pick-off means.
Abstract:
A beamless dynamometer or weighing device comprising a coil movable in theorking gap of a fixed magnet, the coil and magnet forming part of an electromagnetic compensation circuit for the dynamometer or device, and an arrangement for guiding movement of the coil within the working gap comprising an air bearing formed of a fixed guiding cylinder and an air-mounted slidable sleeve connected to the coil; preferably two coils are provided, each connected to a separate slidable sleeve, one sleeve being disposed inside the cylinder and the other sleeve outside the cylinder with the cylinder being formed of an annular jacket suppliable with compressed air which, in use, vents into the gap between the sleeves and cylinder, one sleeve being arranged to be acted upon by the force or mass to be measured and the other sleeve carrying a reference mass.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for transmitting force, comprising a movable means which receives the force to be transmitted and produces an electric current depending on the value of the said force, a movable coil fed by this electric current and rotating according to an angle depending on its value, a spring mechanically connected, on the one hand, to the means which receives the force and, on the other, to the movable coil, the coupling forced on the spring from the movable coil being opposed to the displacement of the movable means which receives the force.
Abstract:
Improved force measuring apparatus of the one- or two-string type, including means for applying to the movable member of the apparatus a corrective force that compensates for non-linearities in the response of the apparatus over the full range of travel of the pan carrier member between the no-load and full-load positions, thereby to produce a linear variation in the resulting oscillation frequency with respect to load. In the one-string embodiment, linearization means are provided for applying to the oscillatory string means a corrective force that varies quadratically with the displacement of the movable member over its full range between the no-load and full-load positions. In the two-string embodiment, decoupling spring means are provided for independently connecting the two strings in opposite senses between the frame and pan carrier members. The aforementioned linearization means and/or temperature compensation means are also provided for improving the operation of the two-string embodiment.
Abstract:
In the several preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein, a pneumatic controller is provided with a depending flexible vane which is cooperatively arranged and positioned to be moved in relation to a gas-bleed orifice for selectively regulating the pressure of a gaseous control media being supplied to a pressure-responsive control device. To control the movements of the vane, a variable force is applied to the vane to selectively deflect it in response to variations of a measured condition. Proportional feedback is provided in a unique fashion by supplying the regulated gas to one or more nozzles which are arranged to jet gas against the vane for reestablishing the equilibrium of the vane in accordance with the regulated gas pressure.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor for use with high-pressure extruders utilizing a mechanical force-rebalance system wherein a pressure sensed at a first diaphragm causes a flow of fluid from a source of fluid under pressure to enter a chamber. The fluid pressure acts on a second diaphragm or piston member to balance the force on the first diaphragm through a mechanical system. The amount of fluid pressure at the second diaphragm necessary to rebalance the first diaphragm is indicative of the pressure sensed by the first diaphragm.