US3130383A
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Force measuring member
Assignee: Carl Schenck AG
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Filing: 1963-03-12
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1983-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hottinger Karl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:41
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/20; G01L1/22; G01L1/2206; G01L1/2218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A FORCE MEASURING MEMBER HAVING AN AXIS ALONG WHICH A FORCE TO BE MEASURED IS APPLIED, SAID MEMBER HAVING A FORCE INPUT PORTION AND AN AXIALLY SPACED COUNTER-BEARING PORTION CONNECTED BY AN INTERMEDIATE AXIALLY EXTENDING STRAIN SENSITIVE MEASURING PORTION WHICH HAS NOTCHES ON OPPOSITE SIDES AND SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID AXIS SO THAT THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF THE NOTCHED PORTION IS SMALLER THAN FORCE INPUT AND COUNTER-BEARING PORTIONS TO PRODUCE A NOTCHED STRESS EFFECT, SAID MEMBER HAVING HOLES ABOVE AND BELOW SAID NOTCHED CROSS SECTIONS TRANSVERSE TO THE AXES OF THE NOTCHES TO PRODUCE BENDING STRESSES, AND STRAIN GAGES MOUNTED ON THE NOTCHED SECTION TO MEASURE THE NOTCHED STRESS EFFECT AND STRAIN GAGES MOUNTED IN THE SURFACE OF HOLES TO MEASURE THE BENDING EFFECTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A FORCE MEASURING MEMBER HAVING AN AXIS ALONG WHICH A FORCE TO BE MEASURED IS APPLIED, SAID MEMBER HAVING A FORCE INPUT PORTION AND AN AXIALLY SPACED COUNTER-BEARING PORTION CONNECTED BY AN INTERMEDIATE AXIALLY EXTENDING STRAIN SENSITIVE MEASURING PORTION WHICH HAS NOTCHES ON OPPOSITE SIDES AND SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID AXIS SO THAT THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA OF THE NOTCHED PORTION IS SMALLER THAN FORCE INPUT AND COUNTER-BEARING PORTIONS TO PRODUCE A NOTCHED STRESS EFFECT, SAID MEMBER HAVING HOLES ABOVE AND BELOW SAID NOTCHED CROSS SECTIONS TRANSVERSE TO THE AXES OF THE NOTCHES TO PRODUCE BENDING STRESSES, AND STRAIN GAGES MOUNTED ON THE NOTCHED SECTION TO MEASURE THE NOTCHED STRESS EFFECT AND STRAIN GAGES MOUNTED IN THE SURFACE OF HOLES TO MEASURE THE BENDING EFFECTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |