Measuring and testing – Dynamometers – Responsive to multiple loads or load components
Patent
1996-10-31
1998-12-01
Biegel, Ronald L.
Measuring and testing
Dynamometers
Responsive to multiple loads or load components
73862624, 73862041, G01L 124
Patent
active
058441468
ABSTRACT:
A fingerpad force sensor system is disclosed which is useful for detecting process variations during manufacturing processes in which a plurality of force sensors are applied to the gripper of a robot in order to monitor shear forces applied to the workpiece held by the robot during, for example, sheet-metal bending manufacturing processes. Each sensor is encapsulated in rubber pads which are secured to the gripper of the robot such that they monitor the status of the workpiece during all phases of automated bending: material acquisition, material handling, machine loading and unloading.
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Bourne David Alan
Moore, Jr. Richard M.
Murray Anne Marie
Siegel Melvin W.
Amada America, Inc.
Amada Company Ltd.
Biegel Ronald L.
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