Patent ID: 6688185
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B60N,B60R,G01L

Abstract:
A microstrain sensor configured to detect a present configuration of a deformable member, the microstrain sensor comprising:a film comprising an at least partially electrically conductive material attached to the deformable member such that the film deforms in tandem with the deformable member; a positive input conductor in contact with the film; a negative input conductor in contact with the film, the negative input conductor cooperating with the positive input conductor to provide an input signal through the film; a first output conductor in contact with the film; and a second output conductor in contact with the film, the second output conductor cooperating with the first output conductor to receive an output signal from the film, the output signal corresponding to the present configuration of the deformable member; wherein the input and output conductors are non-integrally formed with respect to the film.