Patent ID: 7832284
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: G01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A load sensor comprising: a detection element configured to detect at least compression load; and a structural member including a first member, a second member, and a preload adjusting member, wherein the first member has a surface provided with the detection element, the first member and the second member are connected with each other and configured to transmit load to the detection element, the preload adjusting member has a tip end configured to apply compression load to the detection element, the second member has a screwed portion, which has an inner periphery defining a thread groove and configured to be screwed with the preload adjusting member, and the second member is configured to elastically deform to cause change in preload applied to the detection element in response to adjustment of screwing of the preload adjusting member, the load sensor further comprising: a buffer member interposed between the preload adjusting member and the detection element.