Patent ID: 6137475
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: G05G,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for generating electrical signals in response to forces applied thereon, comprising:a) a shaft, having a first and second end;b) a base having the first end of the shaft mounted thereto;c) a plurality of resistors mounted on the base, around the shaft, for generating an electrical signal representative of force applied to the shaft;d) a pair of conductive pads mounted on the base and electrically attached to each resistor;e) an interposer mounted to the base, the interposer including:e1) a pressure sensitive adhesive for attaching to the base;e2) a plurality of vias extending through the pressure sensitive adhesive;e3) a conductive epoxy disposed in each via forming an electrically conductive path through each via; andf) a cable, having a plurality of electrical conductors, mounted to the interposer, the conductive path connected to the conductive pads and the electrical conductors such that the electrical signals are electrically routed from the pads through the conductive path and to the conductors.