Measuring and testing – Dynamometers – Responsive to multiple loads or load components
Patent
1997-06-09
1999-09-14
Chilcot, Richard
Measuring and testing
Dynamometers
Responsive to multiple loads or load components
G01D 700
Patent
active
059525851
ABSTRACT:
A pressure sensing array for measuring forces applied thereto and particularly for measuring the gait of a person. The pressure sensing array includes a first plurality of current driven electrodes attached to and supported by a thin, flexible backing sheet and a second plurality of current sensing electrodes disposed in an insulating arrangement positioned on the first plurality of current sensing electrodes. A third plurality of bridge electrodes are also provided so as to connect the current driven electrodes and the current sensing electrodes such that upon sensing a pressure on opposite ends of one of said bridge electrodes, an electrical conduction is provided between the current driven electrodes and the current sensing electrodes. A method of manufacturing the apparatus is also disclosed.
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Craik, R.L. Oatis, C.A., Gait Analysis: Theory and Application, "Foot Fall Measurement Technology" Chapter 12.
Haas, Jr. Douglas D.
Trantzas Constantin M.
Chilcot Richard
CIR Systems, Inc.
Thompson Jewel V.
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