Patent ID: 6871552
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: G01L

Abstract:
1. A force moment sensor comprising a monolithic disk-shaped mounting part ( 20 ) including a flat surface, said mounting part ( 20 ) including a first middle portion ( 21 ) of high rigidity with first force application locations ( 25 ), at least three second portions ( 22 1 to 22 3 ) of medium rigidity each divided into two parts ( 22 1 a , 22 1 b to 22 3 a , 22 3 b ) configured circumferentially, each including two second force application locations ( 26 ) in the transition portion ( 22 1 , 22 2 ; 22 2 , 22 3 ; 22 3 , 22 1 ) between juxtaposed second portions ( 22 1 to 22 3 ), strain relief portions ( 23 ) of low rigidity each configured between the sub-portions ( 22 1 a , 22 1 b to 22 3 a , 22 3 b ) and at least three connecting webs ( 24 ) emanating radially from said first portion ( 21 ), each of which is connected by a link to said strain relief portions ( 23 ) and comprising a medium rigidity by a recess ( 27 ) of U-shaped cross-section being configured on the underside in the medium portions thereof and on said flat surfaces of said sub-portions (