Strut mount transducer

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1997-11-12

1999-11-09

McCall, Eric S.

Measuring and testing

Testing of shock absorbing device

280 5515, 280124147, 280124155, G01M 1704

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059792183

ABSTRACT:
A force transducer for measuring loads imparted to the suspension of a vehicle is provided. The force transducer comprises a hub having an aperture for receiving a first component of the suspension, a seat connected to the hub for receiving a second component of the suspension, an outer ring having a plurality of arms that connect the outer ring to the hub, and a plurality of strain gauges connected to the plurality of arms that produce a signal that is proportional to the strain seen in each of the arms, thereby allowing a measurement of load elements imparted to the suspension of the vehicle.

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