Load cell

Details Load cell Load cell

1993-05-19

1995-02-21

Miller, Jr., George H.

Weighing scales

Self-positioning

Spring

177210FP, 7386259, 73868627, G01G 308, G01G 314, G01L 110, G01L 122

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active

053918444

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a load cell for the measurement of force, independent of displacement, created by means such as weight, acceleration, pressure, and the like. The load cell has a beam structure with beams positioned parallel to each other in at least one plane. Generally, these parallel beams are attached to a stationary base and have sensing means attached between the two beams. In operation, deflection of one beam creates a response in the sensing means due to the relative action or deflection in the second beam.

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