Abstract:
An energy guiding chain (12) with additional protection against a line break is proposed. It includes link members (20) or segments for guiding one or more lines like cables, hoses or the like, wherein the link members or segments can be angled relative to each other to form a direction-changing curve (28). The protection means includes a detector for monitoring the energy guiding chain. The detector (16) is mechanically operatively connected to a low-stretch triggering cord (30) and has a sensor (36) for detecting a kinematic parameter of the triggering cord (30). A break (13) in the energy guiding chain (12 can be detected in good time by a change in the kinematic parameter. In that way guided cables, hoses or the like can be protected against a line break.
Abstract:
In an apparatus for measuring the extension and contraction properties of filamentous specimens (10), comprising a housing (2) with at least two delivery devices (4, 8) between which a test section (12) for the filamentous specimen (10) extends, a force sensor (14) measuring the force exerted on the filamentous specimen (10) in the test section (12), and a heating means (18) enclosing the filamentous specimen (10) in the test section (12) and heating it to a predetermined temperature, it is provided that a positioning means (24) displaces the filamentous specimen (10) relative to the heating means (18) or displaces the heating means (18) relative to the filamentous specimen (10) such that, in one end position, the specimen (10) is placed outside the heating means (18) and, in the other end position, the specimen is within the heating means (18).
Abstract:
A large diameter load monitor sheave is provided for measuring the tensionn a cable. The sheave is rotatably mounted on a cantilevered, generally vertical, fixed axle. The cantilevered axle allows the cable to be looped over the sheave without having to thread the cable between axle supports. The lower end of the axle is attached to a plate which is bolted to a mating plate on a vertical rod. Slotted holes on the axle plate allow the tilt of the sheave to be adjusted. The length of the rod can be adjusted, thus adjusting the height of the sheave. The lower end of the rod is supported by a pin connection to a base plate. A collar surrounds the upper portion of the rod just below the plate connection and the collar is affixed to an upright member projecting from a mounting support. A tensile force on the cable is translated to a tensile force between the collar and the upright member which is measured by a load cell. The mounting support and upright member can be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the rod to maintain the resultant tensile force on the cable aligned with the load cell.
Abstract:
A dough sheet sensor comprises a sensing roller, a pivot, a roller support arm and an adjustable counterweight. The sensing roller is displaceable in a first direction as a function of tension in a dough sheet. The roller support arm supports the sensing roller and is attached to the pivot. The adjustable counterweight is attached to the roller support arm and positioned opposite to the pivot with respect to the sensing roller for counterbalancing the sensing roller and the roller support arm. A non-contact distance sensor is operably coupled to the sensing roller through a measurement gap. The measurement gap has a length that varies with the sensing roller displacement.
Abstract:
A device for measuring the pressure tension or pull force on a rope or cable. The device includes an elongated cable having a first end, a second end, and a midportion located between the first and second ends thereof; a support member; a pulley rotatably mounted on the support member, the pulley having an outer edge about which the midportion of the cable is wrapped; the pulley having a transverse slot through at least one edge thereof; the transverse slot having at least one opened end with opposing lips so that when the midportion of the cable is wrapped about the outer edge of the pulley and a pulling force is applied to one end of the cable, the opposing lips of the opened end of the slot will be urged toward one another an amount proportion to the pulling force applied to the cable; and a measuring mechanism for measuring the movement of the opposing lips of the opened end of the slot toward one another.
Abstract:
A dynamometer link comprises a first transmission member adapted to slide axially relative to a second transmission member with spring means disposed between the first and second transmission members. Relative displacement of the two members is amplified by a lever pivotally mounted on one of the two members and on which the other member operates. The lever comprises at least a radial arm articulated to one of the members and comprising at a distance from the articulation a two-way axial coupling to the other member and an axial arm having a free end on respective sides of which are disposed two detector members. The link is able to determine the direction of the force transmitted by the link.
Abstract:
A transducer employs a beam with spaced, parallel end portions interconnected by a middle portion disposed at an angle of about 45.degree. with respect to the end portions. Strain gages are mounted on the middle portion of the beam. The transducer can be employed for measuring and monitoring forces acting on a shaft.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for the measurement of tension in a stretched elastic surface. The apparatus includes a rigid housing having at least two diametrically opposed sides and a spring device contained therein with a contact member connected to the spring device which protrudes a predetermined distance outwardly beyond the ends of the housing sides when the spring device is in a resting state. Measuring and display devices are connected to the spring device for measuring the spring deflection when the housing is pressed against an elastsic surface. The housing is placed adjacent the elastic surface to be measured with the contact member in contact with the elastsic surface such that a fixed distance exists between the ends of the housing sides and the surface prior to application of a pressing force. The housing is then pressed against the elastic surface until the ends of the housing sides come into contact with the surface such that the spring device is deflected. The deflection is measured and displayed as an indication of the tension in the elastic surface. In one embodiment the spring device is a cantilever beam with the measuring device being at least one strain gauge mounted thereon. In another embodiment, the spring device is a coil spring with the measuring device being a linear variable differential transformer.
Abstract:
A sensor for detecting directional variations in a physical characteristic of a moving sheet of material is disclosed. The sensor has a support for supporting the moving sheet. The support defines an open region into which the moving sheet is deflected by a deflector. The support is rotatable to allow detectors coupled to the support to detect and produce signals indicative of the force exerted on the support by the deflected sheet in a number of different directions. Each signal is processed to determine a physical characteristic, such as extensional stiffness, of the sheet of material in each direction. The directional variations of the physical characteristic may be used to determine the fiber orientation angle and the degree of anisotropism of the sheet.
Abstract:
A torque sensor for a pulley-belt driving system has a belt passed round a drive pulley and a driven pulley. The torque sensor has a frame having opposite ends respectively in contact with first and second parts of the belt, a beam secured to a stationary body and supporting the frame and strain detection means for detecting the strain of the beam.