Patent ID: 6510749
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
Force measuring apparatus comprising:a platform having leading and trailing ends and a base for supporting the platform above a supporting surface, the platform consisting of a first working portion disposed toward the trailing end of the platform and a second working portion disposed toward the leading end of the platform, the first working portion having a length and a first area and the second working portion having a length and a second area, the first area being larger than the second area; an overall length of the platform from the leading end thereof to the trailing end thereof; an aspect ratio defined by a ratio of the length of the first working portion relative to the length of the second working portion, the aspect ratio being at least 1:1; the first area limited to accommodate only an on-line stance; the first and second areas together limited to accommodate only an in-line stance; and sensor apparatus for sensing loads exerted against the first and second areas: the aspect ratio ensuring that the second area can accommodate an in-line stance in cooperation with at least part of the first area while minimizing the overall length of the platform from the leading end thereof to the trailing end thereof.