公开(公告)号：WO2008021106A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/017580

申请日：2007-08-08

Applicant: MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION ,  MEYER, Richard, A. ,  OLSON, Douglas, J. ,  KUNSCH, Ian, T. ,  JOSEPHSON, Robert, Leo

Inventor： MEYER, Richard, A. ,  OLSON, Douglas, J. ,  KUNSCH, Ian, T. ,  JOSEPHSON, Robert, Leo

CPC classification number: G01L5/161 ,  G01L3/14

Abstract: A load cell assembly (10, 10', 10' ', 10" ') for sensing force and/or moment components on a rotating body (69) supported by a frame (15, 17) includes an axle (18) having opposite ends joined to the frame (15, 17). A hub (12) is supported by the axle (18) and rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof. A load cell body (62) joined to the hub (12) and the rotating body (69) is used to sense force and/or moment components between the hub (12) and the rotating body (69).

Abstract translation: 用于感测由框架（15,17）支撑的旋转体（69）上的力和/或力矩部件的称重传感器组件（10,10'，10“，10”'）包括具有相对的轴（18） 一个连接到框架（15,17）的端部，轮毂（12）由轴（18）支撑并且可围绕其纵向轴线旋转;负载传感器主体（62），其连接到轮毂（12）和旋转体 （69）用于感测轮毂（12）和旋转体（69）之间的力和/或力矩部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2008021007A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：PCT/US2007017223

申请日：2007-08-02

Applicant: MTS SYSTEM CORP ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  OLSON DOUGLAS J ,  KUNSCH IAN T

Inventor： MEYER RICHARD A ,  OLSON DOUGLAS J ,  KUNSCH IAN T

IPC: G01M9/00 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G01L5/161 ,  G01M9/062 ,  G01M17/007

Abstract: A transducer body (40' ' ' ' ) includes at least two sensor bodies (181,183). Each sensor body (181,183) has a hub (60) joined to a perimeter body surrounding the hub with flexure structures (64), wherein the hubs are joined together and wherein the flexure structures (64) are configured to respond to loads transferred between the sensor bodies (181,183) along two orthogonal sensed axes. The flexure structures (64) of one of the sensor bodies (181,183) has an operable range greater than the flexure structures (64) of the other sensor body (181, 183).

Abstract translation: 换能器本体（40“”）包括至少两个传感器本体（181,183）。 每个传感器主体（181,183）具有通过挠曲结构（64）连接到围绕所述毂的周边主体的毂（60），其中所述毂连接在一起，并且其中所述挠曲结构（64）被配置为响应在所述挠性结构 沿着两个正交的感测轴线的传感器主体（181,183）。 其中一个传感器主体（181,183）的挠曲结构（64）具有大于另一个传感器主体（181,183）的挠曲结构（64）的可操作范围。

公开(公告)号：WO03040672A2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：PCT/US0235525

申请日：2002-11-05

Applicant: UNIV JOHNS HOPKINS ,  MURPHY JOHN C ,  SZCZEPANOWSKI RAFAL P ,  SCHNEIDER WOLFGER ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  MCARTHUR JUSTIN C ,  POLYDEFKIS MICHAEL

Inventor： MURPHY JOHN C ,  SZCZEPANOWSKI RAFAL P ,  SCHNEIDER WOLFGER ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  MCARTHUR JUSTIN C ,  POLYDEFKIS MICHAEL

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  G01K

CPC classification number: A61B5/4824 ,  A61B5/483 ,  A61B5/4893

Abstract: A device operable to assess temperature response of small neural fibers. The device includes a heat source. A skin contacting probe tip that includes at least one skin contacting region is operatively connected to the heat source and operable to apply a heat to regions of skin having varying surface areas. A temperature sensor is arranged in the vicinity of the probe tip and is operable to detect a temperature of the probe tip. A controller is operatively connected to the heat source and the temperature sensor to maintain a target temperature of the probe tip.

Abstract translation: 可用于评估小神经纤维的温度响应的装置。 该装置包括热源。 包括至少一个皮肤接触区域的皮肤接触探针尖端可操作地连接到热源并且可操作以将热量施加到具有不同表面积的皮肤区域。 温度传感器布置在探针尖端附近，并且可操作以检测探针尖端的温度。 控制器可操作地连接到热源和温度传感器，以保持探头尖端的目标温度。

公开(公告)号：WO2010108168A2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：PCT/US2010028112

申请日：2010-03-22

Applicant: MTS SYSTEM CORP ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  SAARI BYRON J ,  OLSON DOUGLAS J ,  CARROLL PAUL J

Inventor： MEYER RICHARD A ,  SAARI BYRON J ,  OLSON DOUGLAS J ,  CARROLL PAUL J

IPC: G01N3/20

CPC classification number: G01B21/22 ,  G01B2210/16

Abstract: A multiple degree of freedom displacement transducer (50) and body (51) thereof is used to measure linear displacements along and/or rotational or pivotal displacements about up to three orthogonal axes (62, 64, 66). In one embodiment, a displacement transducer body (51) includes a first pivoting assembly (58) and a second pivoting assembly (58). Each pivoting assembly (58) has a support member (72) pivotable relative to another portion (70) about two orthogonal axes (80, 92). A structure (52) joins said another portion (70) of each pivoting assembly (58) together. In another embodiment, a displacement transducer includes a first support member (70), a second support member (72), and a cross flexure assembly (74) joining the first support member (70) to the second support member (72). The cross flexure assembly (74) is arranged to allow the first support member (70) to pivot relative to the second support member (72) about two intersecting orthogonal axes (80, 92). An angular sensing device (77) is arranged to provide an output signal related to angular movement of the first support member (70) relative to the second support member (72) about at least one of the orthogonal axes (80, 92).

Abstract translation: 使用多自由度位移传感器（50）和其主体（51）来测量沿着三个正交轴（62,64,66）的线性位移和/或围绕三个正交轴（62,64,66）的旋转或枢转位移。 在一个实施例中，位移传感器主体（51）包括第一枢转组件（58）和第二枢转组件（58）。 每个枢转组件（58）具有可围绕两个正交轴（80,92）相对于另一部分（70）枢转的支撑构件（72）。 结构（52）将每个枢转组件（58）的所述另一部分（70）连接在一起。 在另一个实施例中，位移传感器包括将第一支撑构件（70）连接至第二支撑构件（72）的第一支撑构件（70），第二支撑构件（72）和交叉挠曲组件（74）。 交叉挠曲组件（74）布置成允许第一支撑构件（70）围绕两个相交的正交轴（80,92）相对于第二支撑构件（72）枢转。 角度感测装置（77）被布置成提供与第一支撑构件（70）相对于第二支撑构件（72）绕正交轴（80,92）中的至少一个的角运动有关的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2007112074A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2007007389

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: MTS SYSTEM CORP ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  KUNSCH IAN T ,  ZUPANCICH CHRISTOPHER P ,  LITZ BRADLEY C

Inventor： MEYER RICHARD A ,  KUNSCH IAN T ,  ZUPANCICH CHRISTOPHER P ,  LITZ BRADLEY C

IPC: G01M9/06

CPC classification number: G01M9/062 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/168

Abstract: A platform balance (10) includes a first frame support (12) and a second frame support (14) movable relative to the first frame support (12). At least one counter balance assembly (40) is provided to support the static weight of the first frame support (12) and elements connected thereto. The counterbalance assembly (40) includes a beam (42) and a pivot assembly (50) allowing the beam to pivot. A weight (44) is selectively positionable on the beam (42). A compliant assembly is supported by the beam (42) on a portion thereof on a side of the pivot assembly (50) opposite the weight (44). The compliant assembly supports the first frame support (12). The compliant assembly includes a second pivot assembly (58) and a planar motion assembly (60) coupled to the second pivot assembly (58).

Abstract translation: 平台平台（10）包括可相对于第一框架支撑件（12）移动的第一框架支撑件（12）和第二框架支撑件（14）。 提供至少一个对平衡组件（40）以支撑第一框架支撑件（12）的静态重量和与其连接的元件。 平衡组件（40）包括梁（42）和允许梁枢转的枢轴组件（50）。 重物（44）可选择性地定位在梁（42）上。 柔性组件由梁（42）支撑在枢轴组件（50）与重物（44）相对的一侧上的一部分上。 柔性组件支撑第一框架支撑件（12）。 柔性组件包括第二枢转组件（58）和联接到第二枢转组件（58）的平面运动组件（60）。

公开(公告)号：WO2007112074A8

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2007007389

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: MTS SYSTEM CORP ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  KUNSCH IAN T ,  ZUPANCICH CHRISTOPHER P ,  LITZ BRADLEY C

Inventor： MEYER RICHARD A ,  KUNSCH IAN T ,  ZUPANCICH CHRISTOPHER P ,  LITZ BRADLEY C

CPC classification number: G01M9/062 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/168

Abstract: A platform balance (10) includes a first frame support (12) and a second frame support (14) movable relative to the first frame support (12). At least one counter balance assembly (40) is provided to support the static weight of the first frame support (12) and elements connected thereto. The counterbalance assembly (40) includes a beam (42) and a pivot assembly (50) allowing the beam to pivot. A weight (44) is selectively positionable on the beam (42). A compliant assembly is supported by the beam (42) on a portion thereof on a side of the pivot assembly (50) opposite the weight (44). The compliant assembly supports the first frame support (12). The compliant assembly includes a second pivot assembly (58) and a planar motion assembly (60) coupled to the second pivot assembly (58).

Abstract translation: 平台秤（10）包括相对于第一框架支撑件（12）可移动的第一框架支撑件（12）和第二框架支撑件（14）。 提供至少一个配重平衡组件（40）以支撑第一框架支撑件（12）和与其连接的元件的静态重量。 平衡组件（40）包括允许梁转动的梁（42）和枢轴组件（50）。 重物（44）可选择性地定位在梁（42）上。 梁（42）在枢轴组件（50）的与重物（44）相对的一侧上的一部分上支撑柔性组件。 顺从组件支撑第一框架支撑件（12）。 柔性组件包括第二枢轴组件（58）和联接到第二枢轴组件（58）的平面运动组件（60）。

公开(公告)号：WO2010108168A3

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：PCT/US2010/028112

申请日：2010-03-22

Applicant: MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION ,  MEYER, Richard, A. ,  SAARI, Byron, J. ,  OLSON, Douglas, J. ,  CARROLL, Paul, J.

Inventor： MEYER, Richard, A. ,  SAARI, Byron, J. ,  OLSON, Douglas, J. ,  CARROLL, Paul, J.

IPC: G01B21/22

Abstract: A multiple degree of freedom displacement transducer (50) and body (51) thereof is used to measure linear displacements along and/or rotational or pivotal displacements about up to three orthogonal axes (62, 64, 66). In one embodiment, a displacement transducer body (51) includes a first pivoting assembly (58) and a second pivoting assembly (58). Each pivoting assembly (58) has a support member (72) pivotable relative to another portion (70) about two orthogonal axes (80, 92). A structure (52) joins said another portion (70) of each pivoting assembly (58) together. In another embodiment, a displacement transducer includes a first support member (70), a second support member (72), and a cross flexure assembly (74) joining the first support member (70) to the second support member (72). The cross flexure assembly (74) is arranged to allow the first support member (70) to pivot relative to the second support member (72) about two intersecting orthogonal axes (80, 92). An angular sensing device (77) is arranged to provide an output signal related to angular movement of the first support member (70) relative to the second support member (72) about at least one of the orthogonal axes (80, 92).

公开(公告)号：WO2007112074A2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：PCT/US2007/007389

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION ,  MEYER, Richard, A. ,  KUNSCH, Ian, T. ,  ZUPANCICH, Christopher, P. ,  LITZ, Bradley, C.

Inventor： MEYER, Richard, A. ,  KUNSCH, Ian, T. ,  ZUPANCICH, Christopher, P. ,  LITZ, Bradley, C.

CPC classification number: G01M9/062 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/168

Abstract: A platform balance (10) includes a first frame support (12) and a second frame support (14) movable relative to the first frame support (12). At least one counter balance assembly (40) is provided to support the static weight of the first frame support (12) and elements connected thereto. The counterbalance assembly (40) includes a beam (42) and a pivot assembly (50) allowing the beam to pivot. A weight (44) is selectively positionable on the beam (42). A compliant assembly is supported by the beam (42) on a portion thereof on a side of the pivot assembly (50) opposite the weight (44). The compliant assembly supports the first frame support (12). The compliant assembly includes a second pivot assembly (58) and a planar motion assembly (60) coupled to the second pivot assembly (58).

Abstract translation: 平台平台（10）包括可相对于第一框架支撑件（12）移动的第一框架支撑件（12）和第二框架支撑件（14）。 提供至少一个对平衡组件（40）以支撑第一框架支撑件（12）的静态重量和与其连接的元件。 平衡组件（40）包括梁（42）和允许梁枢转的枢轴组件（50）。 重物（44）可选择性地定位在梁（42）上。 柔性组件由梁（42）支撑在枢轴组件（50）与重物（44）相对的一侧上的一部分上。 柔性组件支撑第一框架支撑件（12）。 柔性组件包括第二枢转组件（58）和联接到第二枢转组件（58）的平面运动组件（60）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006096736A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2006/008142

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION ,  MEYER, Richard, A. ,  OLSON, Douglas, J. ,  KUNSCH, Ian, T.

Inventor： MEYER, Richard, A. ,  OLSON, Douglas, J. ,  KUNSCH, Ian, T.

IPC: G01M9/06 ,  G01L5/16

CPC classification number: G01M7/06 ,  G01L5/161 ,  G01M9/062 ,  G01M17/007

Abstract: A transducer (40, 40', 40'', 40''') includes a transducer body having a support (46, 48, 46C, 48C) coupled to a sensor body (42) along an axis of compliance. The sensor body (42) is adapted to deflect about the two orthogonal sensed axes where the sensed axes are mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance. Flexure assemblies (147A, 147B) are coupled to the sensor body (42) and to one or more of the supports (46, 48, 46C, 48C) . The flexure assemblies (147A, 147B) are each compliant along the axis of compliance and rigid along axes mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance.

Abstract translation: 传感器（40,40'，40“，40”'）包括换能器本体，其具有沿着顺应性轴线联接到传感器主体（42）的支撑件（46,48,46C，48C）。 传感器主体（42）适于围绕两个正交感测的轴线偏转，其中感测的轴线与顺应性轴线相互正交。 挠曲组件（147A，147B）联接到传感器主体（42）和一个或多个支撑件（46,48,46C，48C）。 柔性组件（147A，147B）沿着顺应性轴线顺应性并且沿着与顺应性轴线相互正交的刚性。

公开(公告)号：WO2008021106A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：PCT/US2007017580

申请日：2007-08-08

Applicant: MTS SYSTEM CORP ,  MEYER RICHARD A ,  OLSON DOUGLAS J ,  KUNSCH IAN T ,  JOSEPHSON ROBERT LEO

Inventor： MEYER RICHARD A ,  OLSON DOUGLAS J ,  KUNSCH IAN T ,  JOSEPHSON ROBERT LEO

IPC: G01L5/16 ,  G01L3/14

CPC classification number: G01L5/161 ,  G01L3/14

Abstract: A load cell assembly (10, 10', 10' ', 10" ') for sensing force and/or moment components on a rotating body (69) supported by a frame (15, 17) includes an axle (18) having opposite ends joined to the frame (15, 17). A hub (12) is supported by the axle (18) and rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof. A load cell body (62) joined to the hub (12) and the rotating body (69) is used to sense force and/or moment components between the hub (12) and the rotating body (69).

Abstract translation: 用于感测由框架（15,17）支撑的旋转体（69）上的力和/或力矩分量的测力传感器组件（10,10'，10“，10”'）包括轴（18） （12）和旋转体（12）连接的负载传感器主体（62），所述传感器主体（62）与所述框架（15,17） （69）用于感测轮毂（12）和旋转体（69）之间的力和/或力矩分量。