Active mechanical force and axial load sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9494556
APP PUB NO 20130181702A1
SERIAL NO

13738618

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A force measurement sensor for measuring an applied force onto an object is provided. The force measurement sensor includes a sensing unit including a concentrator, a generator, a detector, and an evaluator. The concentrator points towards the object. The generator generates a magnetic field. The detector detects a magnetic field generated by the generator and influenced by the applied force to be measured. The detector outputs a first signal of the detected magnetic field. The evaluator evaluates a signal strength of the signal and determines the applied force based on the signal. A longitudinal axis of the detector is arranged for a lateral offset between the longitudinal axis of the detector and a central axis of the concentrator that is perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the concentrator.

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METHODE ELECTRONICS INC8750 W BRYN MAWR AVE SUITE 1000 CHICAGO IL 60631

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May, Lutz Berg, DE 59 547

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