Abstract:
A piston-cylinder type load cell for the measurement of tension loads. The piston and cooperating cylinder portions are ringshaped and surround an open central passage through the cell which accommodates a simple, external tension loading member. The piston and cylinder carrying members may be assembled about roller bearings for free relative axial and angular telescopic movement even under high-cross loads. The cell may also be provided with a flexible diaphragm which extends over the roller bearings and is secured to form an integral dust jacket.
Abstract:
An hydraulic load cell of the piston-cylinder type capable of withstanding high levels of cross loading. The piston and cylinder carrying members are assembled about roller bearings for free relative axial and angular telescopic movement. The cell is also provided with a flexible diaphragm which is extended over the roller bearings and secured to form an integral dust jacket, and with a sliding load head structure to absorb lateral thrust.