Strain measurement device and torque sensor

The strain measurement device enhances sensitivity and reduces weight by aligning strain gauges with shear force direction, optimizing beam and flat plate configurations for efficient strain measurement.

WO2026154738A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-23NIDEC COMPONENTS CORP
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
NIDEC COMPONENTS CORP
Filing Date
2025-10-08
Publication Date
2026-07-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing strain measurement devices face challenges in improving sensitivity and reducing weight.

Method used

A strain measurement device with an elastic member and strain generating member, featuring beam portions connecting flat plate portions, where strain gauges are positioned to align with the direction of shear force, allowing for high sensitivity and reduced weight without increasing dimensions.

Benefits of technology

The device achieves high sensitivity and weight reduction by aligning strain gauges with the direction of shear force, enabling efficient strain measurement with minimal material usage.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure JP2025035626_23072026_PF_FP_ABST
    Figure JP2025035626_23072026_PF_FP_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

This strain measurement device has an elastic member and a strain-inducing member. The elastic member has: a first flat plate part fixed to a shear-force input part or output part; at least one second flat plate part disposed parallel to the first flat plate part and fixed to the output part or input part; and a pair of beam parts connected to the first flat plate part and the second flat plate part. The strain-inducing member is connected to the pair of beam parts of the elastic member, and has at least one strain gauge disposed thereon.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art