Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
073862541 | Combined | 36 |
20090031824 | Method and Device for Acquiring Contour Deviations of a Flexible Component, Taking Into Account the Component's Own Weight - A device and method for acquiring deviations between a desired contour and an actual contour of a flexible component, in particular of a large-format metal sheet, taking into account the component's own weight. The device includes a plurality of stamps, arranged on a base area to form a stamp field, for accommodating the component at points of support, wherein each stamp comprises at least one force measuring sensor for measuring a weight force F | 02-05-2009 |
20090044640 | Electronic Pen With a Three-Dimensional Force Sensor - The electronic pen comprises a lead equipped with a tip, an ink container and a three-dimensional force sensor for measuring the forces applied on the lead by a user. The three-dimensional force sensor, placed for example at a distance of less than 15 mm from the tip of the lead, comprises a sensitive detection element placed in the axis of the tip of the lead The pen comprises a first element made of flexible material arranged between the ink container and the three-dimensional force sensor to transmit the forces applied on the lead to the three-dimensional force sensor. The pen can comprise a second element made of flexible material for securing the ink container inside the lead. | 02-19-2009 |
20100064824 | ROLLING BEARING DEVICE WITH SENSOR - [Resolving Means] A rolling bearing device with a sensor includes: a tubular fixed bearing ring which is fixed to a vehicle body side; a rotating bearing ring which is rotatably inserted in an interior of the fixed bearing ring and is fixed to a tire side; rolling elements which are rollably disposed between these bearing rings; and a sensor device disposed on a fixed bearing ring side. The sensor device has at least two sensors which are arranged at positions perpendicular to each other in a circumferential direction of the fixed bearing ring, and which are respectively capable of detecting the ground contact load of the tire, the sensor device being so constructed as to be able to detect a ground contact load of the tire based on cycles of outputs obtained from the at least two sensors. | 03-18-2010 |
20100095788 | Weight-on-Gear Sensor - A weight-on-gear sensor for use on an aircraft with landing skids having a bracket and a displacement sensor attached to the bracket is disclosed. The bracket has a center member connecting a first end member to a second end member. The center member has a centerline and the end members extend from the centerline of the center member. Mounting members extend along the centerline of the center member to facilitate attachment of the bracket to a cross tube. The displacement sensor connects the first end member to the second end member. The displacement sensor is parallel to, and offset from, the centerline of the center member so that when a bending moment is applied to the center member the first displacement sensor is either elongated or shortened. | 04-22-2010 |
20100326209 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FORCES ACTING ON A VEHICLE IN A WIND TUNNEL - A system for resolving the measured forces and moments at VRS attachment points and tire contact patches to a standard format for a wheeled vehicle in a windtunnel. The system reduces the data to arrive at the aerodynamic forces, moments and coefficients. The test vehicle is equipped with one or more wheel force transducers installed between the wheels and the corresponding hubs. A VRS rod or strut attaches to the wheel so that loads through the hub and into the wheel are sensed at both the VRS strut and the tire contact patch. The force transmitted through the hub into the wheel is sensed and measured directly by the wheel force transducer. The combination of measurements from the VRS load cells and the wheel transducers allows the determination of the external forces acting on the vehicle at the tire contact patch, which in turn leads to the aerodynamic forces acting on the vehicle. When combined with the geometry of the vehicle, the aerodynamic moments acting on the vehicle can then be determined. | 12-30-2010 |
20110107854 | JIG FOR COMPRESSION TEST IN A HEATING FURNACE - Provided is a jig for a compression test in a heating furnace capable of variously changing boundary conditions such as a both-end hinge, a both-end fixing, or one-end hinge and one-end fixing through simple attachment and detachment of a holder. | 05-12-2011 |
20120096956 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL PRESSURE SENSOR - The present invention provides a microscale pressure sensor that exhibits high sensitivity in a small form factor. The sensor is a bridged device in which a photonic crystal waveguide, surrounded by a photonic crystal slab, is suspended over a dielectric substrate. Under applied pressure, the photonic crystal waveguide is deflected toward the substrate, causing a decrease in optical transmission across the waveguide due to the coupling of the evanescent field of the guided mode to the dielectric substrate. In a preferred embodiment, the waveguide is coupled to a photonic crystal microcavity, which increases evanescent coupling. | 04-26-2012 |
20120111126 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE THICKNESS OF THE WALLS OF HOLLOW MANUFACTURED BODIES MADE FROM NON-FERROMAGNETIC MATERIAL - A hollow manufactured body has at least one wall of non-ferromagnetic material with an outer surface and an inner surface facing a cavity of the body. Two mutually magnetically attracted sliders are positioned on the inner and outer surfaces. The outer slider is moved manually across the outer surface to a predetermined point where the wall thickness is to be detected; the inner slider on the inner surface follows the movements of the outer slider due to the effect of the magnetic attraction. A transducer on the outer slider is used to measure the force required to move a magnet away from the outer surface of the wall. The value of the thickness of the wall at the predetermined point is then derived from the measured force. | 05-10-2012 |
20120152035 | NON-CONTACT MEASUREMENT SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A non-contact measurement signal transmission system for a wheeler device includes a detection device, a magnetic coupling device, and a pressure sensing device. The detection device is disposed on a body of the wheeler device, and is used for generating an alternating current (AC) signal. The magnetic coupling device includes a first primary side and a first secondary side. The magnetic coupling device receives the AC signal at the first secondary side and emits a magnetic coupling signal from the first primary side. The pressure sensing device disposed on a rotator receives the magnetic coupling signal, and includes a forced portion and a base. The pressure sensing device responds a feedback signal according to a relative displacement between the forced portion and the base after receiving a press of a user. The detection device outputs a forced signal according to the feedback signal. | 06-21-2012 |
20120186365 | SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS AND BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES IN THE SUB-MILLINEWTON FORCE RANGE - The mechanical characterization system includes three main parts: A sub-millinewton resolution capacitive force sensor, at least one micromanipulator with position measurement capabilities, and a microscope. The sensitive axis of the force sensor is adjustably connected via adaptor pieces to the micromanipulator at any angular orientation relative to the sample holder. | 07-26-2012 |
20120234111 | Footwear Having Sensor System - An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. | 09-20-2012 |
20120279321 | FORCE MEASURING DEVICE - The invention consists of a measurement device for measuring the force applied by a contact member on the surface of a sample, comprising a vacuum or controlled atmosphere chamber in which there are housed the sample and the contact member, mechanical means for transmitting the force exerted by the contact member in the form of the displacement of one or several flexible members and one or several sensors suitable for measuring said displacement. The device comprises motor-driven linear micropositioners incorporated inside the vacuum or controlled atmosphere chamber for positioning sensor(s). As a result of the system, it is not necessary to break the vacuum to calibrate the sensors, saving time and facilitating the measurement. | 11-08-2012 |
20130086997 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST ONE HUMAN FINGER ON SURFACE, AND A METHOD OF USING THE DEVICE IN THE USER INTERFACE OF A MACHINE, A DEVICE (IN PARTICULAR A PORTABLE DEVICE), OR A SYSTEM - A device for detecting the likelihood of the presence of at least one human finger on a surface, and a method of using the device in the user interface of a machine, device or system. The device comprises at least one element having piezoelectric characteristics, located under a surface, the element arranged in the device in such a manner that a force when exerted on the surface, such as when the surface is pressed by finger, is transferred to mechanical stress of the element, the element then producing a voltage output in response to the mechanical stress. Also included are means for measuring the voltage output in a predefined time period and means for determining the degree of stability of the measured voltage output, and configured to indicate whether or not the degree of stability shows that the measured voltage output is likely to be a human finger or not. | 04-11-2013 |
20130091961 | PRESSURE SENSING MAT - A pressure sensing sheet includes at least first, second, and third layers wherein the first and third layers each have conductive paths defined therein that are separated by nonconductive spacers. The orientation of the conductive paths of the first layer are transverse to the orientation of the conductive paths of the third layer. The second layer is made of material that has an electrical characteristic that changes with applied pressure, such as, but not limited to, piezoresistive or piezoelectric material. The first and/or third layers are made from multi-material sheets wherein a first type of material will repel conductive particles when subjected to an autocatalytic coating process, while the second type of material will bond with the conductive particles during the autocatalytic coating process. The use of different materials in the first and/or third layers facilitates the manufacturing of the conductive paths and nonconductive spacers. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098169 | FOOD MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR MACHINE FOR PROCESSING AND PRODUCING SAUSAGE, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A food machine, in particular a machine for processing and producing sausage, with a step, and a corresponding method, wherein the food machine includes a safety device for detecting whether a person is standing on the step when the step is in a projecting step-on position. | 04-25-2013 |
20130228023 | Key Strike Determination For Pressure Sensitive Keyboard - A pressure sensitive keyboard includes multiple pressure sensors associated with the keys of the keyboard. In response to pressure applied to one or more keys of the keyboard, a determination is made as to whether the pressure applied is a key strike (a user selection of a key). Various different factors can be used in determining whether the pressure applied is a key strike, such as the amount of the pressure applied, a rate at which the pressure is applied, a number of keys to which pressure is applied, when the pressure is applied relative to previous key strikes, and so forth. | 09-05-2013 |
20140047928 | PRESSURE DETECTION DEVICE - A pressure detection device includes a supporting member, a pressure sensor, a force transmission member, and a limiting member. The supporting member includes a receiving portion and a mounting portion protruding from an end of the receiving portion. The pressure sensor is fixedly received in the receiving portion of the supporting member. The force transmission member includes a main body received in the mounting portion, a transmission portion and an assembly portion protruding from opposite ends of the main body, the transmission portion fixedly extending through the pressure sensor. The limiting member extends through the assembly portion and is fixedly connected to the mounting portion of the supporting member, thereby preventing the force transmission member from rotating. The assembly portion of the force transmission member protrudes from the supporting member, and abuts against an end of the supporting member. | 02-20-2014 |
20140109696 | PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE AND CLIPPING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A pressure sensing device and a clipping apparatus using the same are provided. The pressure sensing device includes a pressure sensing layer and a bump structure. The bump structure is disposed at one side of the pressure sensing layer. A parallel cross-sectional plane of the bump structure gradually becomes small along a direction. The parallel cross-sectional plane is substantially parallel to the pressure sensing layer. | 04-24-2014 |
20140150570 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING MEASUREMENT FORCE THRESHOLDS IN A FORCE SENSING CALIPER - An electrically powered caliper is provided which includes a scale member, a slider, a displacement sensor, a force sensing arrangement and a signal processing portion. The signal processing portion is configured to receive a force signal and indicate a respective force corresponding to the respective position of the slider. Force data is acquired comprising a plurality of respective forces corresponding to respective positions of the slider. The signal processing portion defines an acceptable measurement force range defined by at least a minimum force threshold that is determined such that it exceeds a compensation force corresponding to at least one force component included in the force signal that is independent of user variations of the measurement force. It may analyze acquired force data to identify pre-contact data, and set the minimum force threshold for a current measurement procedure based on that pre-contact data. | 06-05-2014 |
20140331790 | WHEEL REACTION FORCE DETECTING APPARATUS - A wheel reaction force detecting apparatus includes a mount fixed to a suspension device, a hub to which a wheel is fixed, a sensing unit including a cylinder disposed inside the hub and substantially coaxial with an axle of the wheel, and a component force detector to detect a component force on the wheel. The hub is rotatably supported around the axle with respect to the mount. The cylinder has a first end fixed to the mount and a second end connected to the hub with a hub bearing disposed therebetween. The component force detector is disposed on the cylinder in the sensing unit. The hub bearing includes an inner race fit on a sensitive unit and an outer race fit on the hub. A position of the outer race is adjustable in an axial direction of the axle with respect to the inner race. | 11-13-2014 |
20150327440 | MULTI-SENSOR CROP YIELD DETERMINATION - A crop yields sensing system comprises a first sensor of a first type associated with a portion of a harvester to output first signals facilitating determination of crop yield and a second sensor of a second type different than the first type to output second signals facilitating determination of crop yield for the portion of the harvester. The system further comprises a processing unit to receive the first signals and the second signals and determine crop yield for the portion of the harvester based on a combination of the first signals and the second signals. | 11-19-2015 |
20150374264 | MODULAR INSTRUMENTED FLOOR COVERING - A modular instrumented floor covering assembly is used in connection with a subject walking across the assembly. The floor covering assembly comprises a plurality of sensor panels attached together along interlocking edges. The edges are held together by interlocking strips or by magnets. Each sensor panel has a pressure sensor matrix responsive to the weight of the subject for generating data relating to movement of the subject. The sensor panels are assembled on the floor selectively and releasably in patterns. No tools are needed for assembly. Data is sent wirelessly between the sensor panels and from the sensor panels to a computer for analysis. A power supply, wiring grid, and releasable connectors on the panel edges supplies electrical power to the sensor panels and between adjacent sensor panels. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374297 | MODULAR INSTRUMENTED FLOOR COVERING - A modular instrumented floor covering assembly is used in connection with a subject walking across the assembly. The floor covering assembly comprises a plurality of sensor panels having interlocking edges. The sensor panels are adapted for interlocking the adjacent panels together along the edges. Each sensor panel has a pressure sensor matrix responsive to a weight of the subject for generating data relating to movement of the subject. The sensor panels are adapted for selective and releasable assembly in patterns. Communicating means is provided for wirelessly communicating data between the sensor panels and from the sensor panels to a computer for analysis. Power means is provided for supplying power to the sensor panels and between adjacent sensor panels. | 12-31-2015 |
20160161324 | Load Pressure Monitoring Device - A load pressure monitoring and transmission device and method thereof. Particularly, the application provides a load pressure monitoring and transmission device for a luggage carrying bag such as backpack which is characterized by monitoring load pressure on the backpack and transmitting said monitored load pressure on the backpack on a user's mobile communication device. More particularly, the application provides a load pressure monitoring and transmission device for a backpack comprising a weight sensor; a motion sensor; a data recording device; and a transmission device. | 06-09-2016 |
20190145840 | Nail Clipping | 05-16-2019 |
073862550 | With pressure applying roller (e.g., mill roll) | 6 |
20080264184 | Wireless Sensors in Roll Covers - An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical shell having an outer surface; a polymeric cover circumferentially overlying the shell outer surface; and a sensing system. The sensing system includes: a plurality of sensors embedded in the cover, each sensor configured to sense a data parameter; and a plurality of wireless transceivers, each transceiver connected to a respective sensor and embedded in the cover adjacent thereto. Each wireless transceiver is configured to transmit data signals from the respective sensor. Related methods and systems are also discussed. | 10-30-2008 |
20090320612 | Wireless Sensors in Roll Covers - An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical shell having an outer surface; a polymeric cover circumferentially overlying the shell outer surface; and a sensing system. The sensing system includes: a plurality of sensors embedded in the cover, each sensor configured to sense a data parameter; and a plurality of wireless transceivers, each transceiver connected to a respective sensor and embedded in the cover adjacent thereto. Each wireless transceiver is configured to transmit data signals from the respective sensor. Related methods and systems are also discussed. | 12-31-2009 |
20100071480 | Load Measuring Device, Manufacturing Method for the Device and Control Method Using the Device - A load measuring device for measuring a load acting on an elastically deformable member, has a distance sensor for measuring a length change in response to a deformation of the deformable member under a load. The sensor has a sensing element and a reference element arranged such that a portion of the elastically deformable member is interposed between the sensing element and the reference element. For paper manufacturing or finishing, two members between which the load is measured are cooperating rolls, at least one of which is provided with an elastic cover. One of the rolls includes the sensing element and the other roll includes the reference element. Alternatively, the two members are a roll and a cooperating belt, one having an elastic cover. Also, the sensing element and the reference element may be formed in one and the same member. | 03-25-2010 |
20110219886 | PROCESS FOR MEASURING PRELOADING OF LOW-ROLLING RESISTANCE BEARINGS - A system and method for measuring the preload condition of a vehicle differential gear assembly includes a multi-axis load cell having a spherical load button. The differential assembly is supported by the pinion shaft and the load cell button is positioned within a carrier housing hole. The pinion shaft is then rotated relative to the housing resulting in the housing to rotate along with the pinion shaft and abut against the load button. The resulting force against the button is measured in three orthogonal directions permitting an accurate force vector to be determined. The bearings preload is simultaneously set by applying an axial compressive force against the bearings while the pinion shaft is rotated. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226070 | INDUSTRIAL ROLL WITH OPTICAL ROLL COVER SENSOR SYSTEM - An industrial roll is provided, comprising a transverse force transducing fiber Bragg sensor that is embedded in the roll cover and/or located in-between the roll cover and the roll core of the industrial roll. The transverse force transducing fiber Bragg sensor comprises a fiber optical waveguide having a fiber core and a fiber cladding, and a stud element being nonpositively joined to a partial area of the circumferential surface of the fiber optical waveguide. The fiber optical waveguide comprises a Bragg grating located in the fiber core, whereby the dimension of the partial area in the longitudinal direction of the fiber is longer than a grating spacing of the Bragg grating. The partial area is located at a section of the fiber optical waveguide housing the Bragg grating, and at least a first component of the stud element is formed from a first material having a Young's modulus of less than 10 kN/mm | 09-22-2011 |
20140083205 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING RUBBING-CLOTH - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for inspecting a rubbing-cloth. The apparatus for inspecting a rubbing-cloth comprises: a base-platform provided with a pressure-sensing device on a surface thereof; a supporting-frame; a rubbing-roller, rotatably supported above the surface of the base-platform by means of the supporting-frame, with a rubbing-cloth wrapped around an outer circumference of the rubbing-roller; when the rubbing-roller is rotated, the rubbing-cloth rubs the surface of the base-platform, and the pressure-sensing device can detect pressure-sensing signals of pressure applied by the rubbing-cloth at each of detection-points on the surface of the base-platform. | 03-27-2014 |
073862560 | With hoisting means | 4 |
20110113897 | SHACKLE-BAR WITH LOAD-CELL - For use with cranes or hoists, the traditional shackle-bolt through-hole in the shackle-bar is elongated into a slot. A sub-unit comprising a cell-block, a load-cell, a load-block, and one of the shackle-bolts, is placed in the slot. The load-cell, of suitable size, is housed in a very robust manner, and yet the load capacity of the shackle-bar is unaffected by being so modified. | 05-19-2011 |
20140216171 | LOAD MEASUREMENT OF THE LOAD RECEIVER OF HOISTING DEVICES - Device for determining the force of an operational arrangement acting on a load receiver, wherein the load receiver is arranged movably relative to a component of the operational arrangement, wherein sensor means are provided, determining the force acting on the load receiver, wherein transmission means are provided, which wirelessly transmit a signal representing the force generated and emitted by the sensor means to a control device of the operational arrangement, and wherein energy supply means providing the power supply at least for the sensor means and/or for the transmission means are provided on the load receiver. | 08-07-2014 |
20150068325 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE LOAD OF A CAR OF A TRACTION SHEAVE ELEVATOR - The object of the invention is a method and an apparatus for measuring the load of an elevator car, which elevator comprises at least a hoisting machine plus shaft, said hoisting machine being provided with a motor, and a traction sheave fitted onto the shaft, and also a brake, and in which solution the load of an elevator car is measured by the aid of a measuring means. The load of the elevator car is measured with the measuring means from the shaft of the traction sheave of the hoisting machine. | 03-12-2015 |
20160052754 | System and Method for Transporting and Testing a Crane Intended for Use in an Offshore Wind Turbine - A system for transporting and testing a crane includes a crane, a transporting frame and a foundation. A first connecting mechanism is provided for establishing a releasable connection between the crane and the transporting frame. A second connecting mechanism is provided for establishing a releasable connection between the transporting frame and the foundation. In a starting state, the crane, the transporting frame and the foundation are separate from one another. In a transporting state, the crane is connected to the transporting frame. In a testing state, the crane is connected to the transporting frame and the transporting frame is connected to the foundation. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. The invention makes it possible for the crane to be assembled, and tested, at a site remote from an offshore wind turbine. | 02-25-2016 |
073862570 | With towing means | 1 |
20100257946 | LOAD INDICATOR - A load indicator comprises a load bearing assembly of first and second load bearing members ( | 10-14-2010 |