Torque sensor

Details Torque sensor Torque sensor

1987-01-20

1988-11-22

Ruehl, Charles A.

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to torque

7386231, 272129, G01L 322, A61B 522

Patent

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047856742

ABSTRACT:
An arrangement for sensing rotational torque in an exercise machine utilizes a torque measuring collar, which is generally tubular with a flange at each end. One flange is mounted to a stationary member, such as the frame of a machine. A shaft which is to rotate when the force is applied extends through the tubular collar to a gear box which itself is mounted only to the other flange of the torque collar and is therefore freely rotatable. The flange of the collar which is mounted to the gear box attempts to rotate in response to the torque (force) applied to the machine shaft by the user. This causes the collar to rotationally deform, i.e. twist, in the area between its two flanges. This torque proportional deformation effect occurs independent of the rotation position of the shaft as it rotates either direction through continuous circular motion. A suitable sensor, such as a strain gauge, measures the amount of twisting of the collar and converts it into an electrical signal which is proportional to the force applied by the user. This signal can be used, for example, to control the resistance that is to be overcome or worked against by the force applied to the rotational shaft.

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