Patent ID: 6952972
Filing Date: 2005-10-11
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
1. A force sensor, comprising: a substantially rotationally symmetric member having an axis, comprising: a tubular cover coupled to one of the first force input element and the second force input element, the cover surrounding the spring assembly and covering at least a portion of the other force input element, leaving a circumferential gap between the cover and the other force input element; the cover comprising an inwardly projecting constriction that is spaced apart by an axial distance from an opposing shoulder of the other force input element, so that, in an event of a radial overload or an axial overload on the force sensor, the other force input element deflects and rests against a portion of the cover, the cover having adequate rigidity to transmit the overload between the one force input element and the other force input element.