Sense element having a stud fitted within the sense element

摘要

In an embodiment, an apparatus may include a sense element having a first end and a second end; and a stud fitted inside the sense element. The stud may have a first end and a second end. The first end of the stud may be free floating with respect to the sense element. The second end of the stud may be attached to the second end of the sense element. The sense element may include one or more gauges. The gauges may sense strain on the sense element. The apparatus may include a ridge that may be used to provide overload protection of the apparatus. The ridge may be placed on the stud, the sense element, or the stud and sense element.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a sense element having a first end, a second end, a first beam, and a second beam, the first beam and the second beam being between the first end and the second end of the sense element, at least one of the first beam or the second beam having one or more gauges for sensing a force applied to the apparatus; and a stud fitted within the sense element between the first beam and the second beam, the stud having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stud free floating with respect to the sense element, the second end of the stud being attached to the second end of the sense element.