| 摘要 |
A single axis force sensor assembly for sensing compressive and tensile forces along a first axis includes a first member having a center hub and a plurality of arms extending radially outward therefrom. Each of the plurality of arms terminate at a peripheral flange of the first member. Strain sensing gauges are mounted to at least one of the plurality of arms so as to detect mechanical deformation of the arm or arms to which the gauges are attached. A second member is joined to the center hub such that the first and second members are oriented generally parallel to one another. A gap extends between the first member and the second member. A circuit carrying substrate may be physically incorporated as a part of the force sensor assembly, i.e., above and adjacent to the plurality of arms. A circuit of the circuit carrying substrate is electrically connected to the strain sensing gauges. A recessed ledge may be formed at an inner periphery of the peripheral flange of the first member for facilitating placement and positioning of the substrate adjacent to-without touching-the plurality of arms. A channel may be formed radially through the peripheral flange of the first member for accessing an adjustable switch which may be mounted to the circuit carrying substrate. |
