Patent ID: 6792815
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: G01D,G01L

Abstract:
A multi-axis ring load cell comprising:a first annular member having a central axis; a second annular member disposed coaxial with said first annular member central axis; a plurality of posts interconnecting said first and second annular members, said plurality of posts each having a uniform thickness, disposed parallel to said central axis and spaced equidistantly about said central axis; a plurality of shear strain gages disposed on a first set of said plurality of posts, said plurality of shear strain gages disposed on said plurality of posts at locations in which shear strain is a dominant strain; a plurality of extension gages disposed on a second set of said plurality of posts, said plurality of extension gages disposed on said plurality of posts in locations in which extensional strain is a dominant strain; and wherein said first set of posts differs from said second set of posts.