公开(公告)号：US20020026838A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-07

申请号：US09946668

申请日：2001-09-06

Applicant: Riken

Inventor： Tadashi Odashima

IPC: G01L001/02

CPC classification number: G01L5/226 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: The present invention includes an elastic hollow body 2 in which a fluid is filled tightly, a pressure sensor 4 for detecting the pressure of the fluid in the elastic hollow body, and an adapter 6 for coupling the elastic hollow body to an external movable member. The elastic hollow body 2, having a hollow sphere portion 2a having a roughly constant wall thickness, is deformed when an external contact load is applied thereon, to cause a rise in its inner pressure, which is in turn detected by the pressure sensor 4. This provides such effects: (1) that the sensor of the present invention can accurately measure a contact load without being influenced by a possibly changing direction in which a force to be measure is applied; (2) that it can be attached easily and can measure a load immediately after attachment; (3) that it is well resistant against an instantaneous shock load; (4) that it can easily model a substance when it comes in contact therewith; and (5) that it is kept free of deterioration in sensitivity.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括：弹性中空体2，其中填充有流体，用于检测弹性中空体中的流体的压力的压力传感器4，以及用于将弹性中空体连接到外部可动构件的适配器6。 具有大致恒定的壁厚的中空球体部分2a的弹性中空体2在施加外部接触载荷时变形，从而导致内部压力升高，而内部压力又由压力传感器4检测到。 这提供了这样的效果：（1）本发明的传感器可以精确地测量接触负载，而不受施加测量力的可能改变的方向的影响; （2）可以方便地安装，并可以在安装后立即测量载荷; （3）耐瞬时冲击负荷良好; （4）它可以容易地模拟物质在与其接触时; 和（5）灵敏度保持不变。

公开(公告)号：US06276216B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09451035

申请日：1999-11-29

Applicant: Wolfgang Bittenbinder ,  Robert Kühn

Inventor： Wolfgang Bittenbinder ,  Robert Kühn

IPC: G01N308

CPC classification number: G01L1/02

Abstract: A force gage for measuring a tensile force in a pneumatically-operated device, includes a parallelogram linkage having a pair of longitudinal arms in spaced-apart parallel disposition, and a pair of transverse arms in spaced-apart parallel disposition and hingedly interconnecting the longitudinal arms, with a first one of the longitudinal arms being acted upon by a tensile force and movable by the tensile force in the direction of the tensile force, whereby the pair of longitudinal arms is oriented in a direction parallel to the tensile force. A probe is positioned between the transverse arms and securely fixed to a second one of the longitudinal arms for generating a pneumatic pressure signal commensurate with the tensile force. The probe has a casing and a sensing element which projects out of the casing and is acted upon in dependence on the tensile force by a force-applying structure which may be either the first longitudinal arm or one of the transverse arms. In order to permit application of the force gage for hoists of varying load-carrying capability, a first elastic element is connected with at least two of the pair of longitudinal arms and the pair of transverse arms, such that the movement of the first longitudinal arm in response to the tensile force is opposed by an elastic force applied by the first elastic element, and a second elastic element, with the sensing element being connected in series with the second elastic element and supported by the force-applying structure.

Abstract translation: 用于测量气动操作装置中的拉力的力量计包括平行四边形连杆，其具有间隔开的平行布置的一对纵向臂，以及一对间隔开的平行布置的横向臂，并且将纵向臂 ，其中第一个纵向臂由拉力作用并通过拉力在拉力方向上移动，由此一对纵向臂在平行于拉力的方向上定向。 探针定位在横向臂之间并牢固地固定到纵向臂中的第二个臂上，以产生与拉力相称的气动压力信号。 探针具有外壳和感测元件，该壳体和壳体中的感测元件根据可能是第一纵向臂或横向臂中的一个的施力结构依赖于张力而被作用。 为了允许施加用于具有变化的承载能力的起重机的力量计，第一弹性元件与所述一对纵向臂和所述一对横向臂中的至少两个连接，使得第一纵向臂 响应于拉力与由第一弹性元件施加的弹力相反，第二弹性元件与感测元件与第二弹性元件串联连接并由施力结构支撑。

公开(公告)号：US6041644A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US84711

申请日：1998-05-26

Applicant: Bo Harde

Inventor： Bo Harde

IPC: B60K15/04 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01M3/02

CPC classification number: G01L1/02 ,  B60K15/04

Abstract: A device for detection of a defined relative position of a first, movable means, relatively a second, fixed means and including a sensor (1) arranged at least at one of the first and second means which sensor is provided with a pressure sensing means (CC.sub.M). The sensor (1) gives rise to an electric detector signal, which indicates whether the defined relative position has been taken. The sensor (1) is also provided with a closed cavity (13) which communicates with a pressure sensing means (C.sub.M) and with means (14/36/45) to momentarily limit the volume of the cavity and thereby create a pressure pulse adapted to activate the pressure sensing means of the sensor. The detector device includes means to convert the pressure pulse to a detection signal to detect the defined relative position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测第一可移动装置相对第二固定装置的限定相对位置的装置，并且包括布置在第一和第二装置中的至少一个上的传感器（1），该传感器设置有压力感测装置（ CCM）。 传感器（1）产生电检测器信号，其指示是否已经确定了相对位置。 传感器（1）还设置有与压力感测装置（CM）连通并且具有装置（14/36/45）的闭合腔（13），以暂时限制空腔的体积，从而产生适应的压力脉冲 以激活传感器的压力感测装置。 检测器装置包括将压力脉冲转换成检测信号以检测所确定的相对位置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5983731A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US88868

申请日：1998-06-02

Applicant: Jodi L. Sommerfeld

Inventor： Jodi L. Sommerfeld

IPC: G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/2231 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A load transducer adapted to measure a load force applied to a load anvil. The load transducer including a base and a relatively rigid bridge coupled to the base and load anvil to floatably support the load anvil so that the load anvil moves relative to the rigid base proportional to an applied load. The transducer including a sealable chamber enclosed by surfaces of the load anvil, bridge and base and adapted to be filled with a flowable medium within the sealed chamber.

Abstract translation: 负载传感器适于测量施加到负载砧上的负载力。 负载传感器包括底座和相对刚性的桥接件，其联接到基座和负载砧上以浮动地支撑负载砧座，使得负载砧座相对于与所施加的负载成比例的刚性基座移动。 传感器包括由负载砧座，桥和底座的表面包围的可密封的室，并且适于在密封室内填充可流动的介质。

公开(公告)号：US5739435A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US733012

申请日：1996-10-16

Applicant: Ivor Selwyn Sacks

Inventor： Ivor Selwyn Sacks

IPC: G01C7/02 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01B7/16 ,  G01B13/24 ,  G01D5/06 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01B5/00 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01N33/24

CPC classification number: E21B49/006 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A device for detecting deformations in solids includes a casing constructed and arranged to be insertable in a solid. The casing has walls defining a substantially closed container. The container has an inner dividing wall separating the container into an upper enclosed section and a lower enclosed section. A fluid substantially fills the lower enclosed section and is in fluid communication with the interior walls of the lower enclosed section. A first strain-sensing system is in fluid communication with the lower enclosed section of the container such that deformation of the walls causing pressure changes in the fluid are detected by the first strain-sensing system. A second strain-sensing system is disposed in the upper enclosed section. The upper enclosed section is at least partially filled with fluid. A valve fluidly couples the second strain-sensing system to the lower enclosed section. The valve is operatively associated with the first strain-sensing system and is normally closed, preventing fluid in the lower section from communicating with the second strain-sensing system. The valve is constructed and arranged to open in response to a signal sent from the first strain-sensing system when the first strain-sensing system reaches an operating limit of strain measurement, thereby protecting the first strain-sensing system from being damaged from strains exceeding the operating limit thereof. The second strain-sensing system is constructed and arranged to measure the excessive strains.

Abstract translation: 用于检测固体中的变形的装置包括构造和布置成可插入固体的壳体。 壳体具有限定基本封闭的容器的壁。 容器具有将容器分成上封闭部分和下封闭部分的内分隔壁。 流体基本上填充下封闭部分并与下封闭部分的内壁流体连通。 第一应变传感系统与容器的下封闭部分流体连通，使得由第一应变传感系统检测导致流体压力变化的壁的变形。 第二应变传感系统设置在上封闭部分中。 上封闭部分至少部分地填充有流体。 阀将第二应变传感系统流体地耦合到下封闭部分。 该阀与第一应变传感系统可操作地相关联并且通常是关闭的，以防止下部分中的流体与第二应变传感系统连通。 当第一应变传感系统达到应变测量的操作极限时，阀被构造和布置成响应于从第一应变传感系统发送的信号而打开，从而保护第一应变传感系统免受超出应变的损伤 其操作限制。 第二应变传感系统被构造和布置以测量过度的应变。

公开(公告)号：US5497669A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-12

申请号：US53895

申请日：1993-04-27

Applicant: Hans W. Hafner

Inventor： Hans W. Hafner

IPC: G01L1/02 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/02 ,  G01L5/161 ,  G01L5/162

Abstract: Force measuring device including a rigid, piston-type inner element (2) and a rigid, cylindrical outer element (4) having an interior conture complementary to the peripheral surfaces of the inner element (2); a narrow annular gap (3, 3a, 3b) between surfaces of the inner and outer elements facing each other; elastomeric, essential bubblefree material (5) provided in annular gap (3, 3a, 3b) and fixedly adhering to the contact surfaces; a ring space (6) formed between the inner and outer elements (2, 4) and filled with the elastomeric material (5) as well; and at least one pressure sensor (9) being in pressure transmission contact to the elastomeric material (5) in ring space (6), characterized in that the pressure sensor (9) is arranged eccentrically in respect of the central axis (10) and is designed for detecting both axial force components (A) and radial force components (B) acting at a force introduction position (11) and thereby forming a moment rotational pole (M) on the central axis ( 10).

Abstract translation: 力测量装置包括刚性活塞式内部元件（2）和刚性圆柱形外部元件（4），其具有与所述内部元件（2）的外围表面互补的内部对象; 所述内部和外部元件彼此面对的表面之间的窄的环形间隙（3,3a，3b）; 设置在环形间隙（3,3a，3b）中并且固定地粘附到接触表面上的弹性体，基本无气泡材料（5） 形成在内部和外部元件（2,4）之间并填充有弹性体材料（5）的环形空间（6）; 并且至少一个压力传感器（9）与环形空间（6）中的弹性材料（5）压力传递接触，其特征在于，压力传感器（9）相对于中心轴线（10）偏心地设置， 被设计用于检测作用在力引入位置（11）处的轴向力分量（A）和径向力分量（B），从而在中心轴线（10）上形成力矩旋转极（M）。

公开(公告)号：US5373747A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-20

申请号：US860137

申请日：1992-03-30

Applicant: Hideki Ogawa ,  Masao Obama ,  Hideaki Hashimoto ,  Takao Furukawa ,  Toshiya Umeda

Inventor： Hideki Ogawa ,  Masao Obama ,  Hideaki Hashimoto ,  Takao Furukawa ,  Toshiya Umeda

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  B25J15/00 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0009 ,  B25J13/084 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: A robot hand and a robot using it are provided. The robot hand has a finger-tip tactile sensor device, a palm tactile sensor device, and a tip contact force detecting device. Among them, the finger-tip tactile sensor device 10 has an elastic cap 14, in which a cavity 15 is formed with an opening 17a at a base end. The cavity is filled up with an incompressible fluid. A pressure detector 16 is inserted into the opening 17a of the cavity 17, and a holding member 18 holds the elastic cap 14 and the pressure detector 16. The holding member 18 is swingably mounted on a finger 1 of robot hand through a joint 2. When the elastic cap 14 contacts with an object, the contact pressure is detected through the incompressible fluid by the pressure detector 16.

Abstract translation: 提供机器人手和使用它的机器人。 机器人手具有指尖触觉传感器装置，手掌触觉传感器装置和尖端接触力检测装置。 其中，指尖触觉传感器装置10具有弹性帽14，其中空腔15在基端形成有开口17a。 空腔中填充有不可压缩的流体。 压力检测器16插入到空腔17的开口17a中，并且保持构件18保持弹性盖14和压力检测器16.保持构件18通过接头2可摆动地安装在机器人手的手指1上。 当弹性帽14与物体接触时，通过压力检测器16通过不可压缩流体检测接触压力。

公开(公告)号：US5174154A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-29

申请号：US581482

申请日：1990-09-12

Applicant: Glenn R. Edwards

Inventor： Glenn R. Edwards

IPC: A61B5/22 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/22

CPC classification number: G01L1/225 ,  A61B5/225 ,  G01L1/02

Abstract: An isometric force-measuring device is comprised of first and second opposed force-bearing surfaces. An incompressible, nonfluid material is positioned between the first and second surfaces. The material is capable of building up pressure in response to the application of force to the force-bearing surfaces. A pressure transducer is responsive to the pressure stored in the material for producing an output signal representative of the force.

Abstract translation: 等距力测量装置由第一和第二相对的承力表面组成。 不可压缩的非流体材料位于第一和第二表面之间。 该材料能够响应于向力承载表面施加力而建立压力。 压力传感器响应于存储在材料中的压力以产生表示力的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US5149121A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-22

申请号：US619801

申请日：1990-11-27

Applicant: Hans W. Hafner

Inventor： Hans W. Hafner

IPC: B60T7/20 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/26 ,  G01L5/13

CPC classification number: G01L1/26 ,  B60T7/20 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L5/136

Abstract: A novel force measuring device of simple design is provided with complementary stop surfaces protecting the device against over-loading. Alternatively, overloading is prevented by duplicating the force measuring device with two portions operating in opposite directions of force application. Such force measuring devices are advantageously incorporated in couplings between a motor driven vehicle and a further vehicle to be coupled thereto. Signals derived from these force measuring devices are used in a board computer for controlling the operation of the motor driven vehicle and the further vehicle coupled thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种简单设计的新型力测量装置设有互补的止动表面，保护装置免受过载。 或者，通过复制具有在相反的力施加方向上操作的两个部分的力测量装置来防止过载。 这种力测量装置有利地结合在电动机驱动的车辆和要与之联接的另外的车辆之间的联接件中。 从这些力测量装置获得的信号用于板式计算机中，用于控制马达驱动车辆和与其连接的其它车辆的操作。

公开(公告)号：US4909339A

公开(公告)日：1990-03-20

申请号：US299758

申请日：1989-01-23

Applicant: Michael Burkhardt ,  Hans-Ulrich Augustin

Inventor： Michael Burkhardt ,  Hans-Ulrich Augustin

IPC: A61B5/022 ,  G01G5/04 ,  G01G7/06 ,  G01G19/02 ,  G01G19/44 ,  G01G19/50 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/022 ,  G01G19/022 ,  G01G19/44 ,  G01G19/50 ,  G01G5/04 ,  G01G7/06 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: A weight and pressure measuring device, comprising a fluid filled cushion pad of limited volume, connected to a pressure indicator to measure the pressure produced during pressure loading. Such a measuring device requires little space, is lightweight, and can easily be transported and used. A blood pressure and weight measuring device has an inflatable sleeve which is connected through a tube connection, with a pump device and a pressure measuring device. In order to measure blood pressure as well as weight, by means of such a measuring device, a second inflatable device, with a limited volume, is connected with the pressure measuring device and the pump device. The device measures the pressure produced by the weight load, which is proportional to the weight being determined.

Abstract translation: 一种重量和压力测量装置，包括有限体积的流体填充缓冲垫，连接到压力指示器以测量在压力加载期间产生的压力。 这样的测量装置需要很小的空间，重量轻，并且可以容易地被运输和使用。 血压和重量测量装置具有通过管连接与泵装置和压力测量装置连接的可充气套筒。 为了测量血压和重量，通过这种测量装置，具有有限体积的第二可充气装置与压力测量装置和泵装置连接。 该装置测量由重量负载产生的压力，该压力与所确定的重量成比例。