Patent ID: 9382840
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: F02B,F02D,F16C,G01L

Claim Text:
1. An engine crankshaft comprising: an output end comprising a rear bearing journal, wherein the rear bearing journal defines a substantially cylindrical cavity having a specific depth within the crankshaft extending from the output end into the rear bearing journal, wherein the cavity defines an inner diameter surface, and wherein the specific depth of the cylindrical cavity is selected to prevent weakening the rear bearing journal in the plane of a bending load; and at least one torque sensor operatively coupled to the inner diameter surface of the cavity defined by the rear bearing journal of the crankshaft, wherein the at least one torque sensor is configured to generate a torque signal corresponding to a torque exerted on cylindrical cavity within the rear bearing journal, and wherein the torque exerted on the cylindrical cavity is indicative of a torque output of an engine.