Torsion angle capacitive sensor and torque measuring

Details Torsion angle capacitive sensor and torque measuring Torsion angle capacitive sensor and torque measuring

1989-07-24

1990-11-27

Myracle, Jerry W.

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to torque

G01L 302

Patent

active

049727257

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed sensor has a sleeve which forms a section of an engine shaft. Pairs of plane electrodes, parallel to the axis of the shaft, are arranged in the sleeve. The two electrodes of one and the same pair are respectivley soldily joined to the ends of the sleeve, and form a capacitor the inter-electrode space of which varies when an engine torque causes a torsion of the sleeve. The variations in the capacitances of the capacitors are measured by an electronic circuit borne by a plane internal to the sleeve of the sensor. A rotating transformer provides for the supply to the electronic circuit and the transfer of output signals from this circuit to an operating device external the sensor. The disclosed device can be applied to the measurement of torque transmitted bya helicopter engine shaft.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2476410 (1949-07-01), Gardiner
patent: 3906787 (1975-09-01), Wingbermuhle

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