Patent ID: 6501211
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: G01L,H01L

Abstract:
A transducer assembly for use with a remotely located PC device for determining holding forces of a fastener, the fastener including a head and a shaft extending therefrom and through first and second layers of material, a tightening nut rotatably securing to an extending end of the shaft, said transducer assembly comprising:a printed circuit board incorporating at least one circuit configuration, said circuit board including a first face and a second face; an input line extending from the remote PC and secured at a first location of said first face of said circuit board; a bolt identification component secured at a second location to said first face of said circuit board and communicating, via said input line, with the PC device; a piezo ceramic secured to said second face of said circuit board; a conforming material surrounding said piezo ceramic and at least substantially said second side of said printed circuit board; and bonding means for adhering said printed circuit board, piezo ceramic and conforming material atop the fastener head.