Force gauge for pliable material

摘要

A force gauge assembly used to measure forces or spring rate of an object utilizing a diaphragm strain gauge for mechanically compensating for loads not being centrally applied to the gauge. The construction of the gauge provides readings that will be substantially the same as if the load were applied in perfect alignment. The gauge utilizes internal components that remain the same even though the force gauge is adaptable for measuring different objects.

主权项

1. A strain gauge assembly comprising:
a housing defining a cavity having a lower portion, said lower portion having an internal surface and an external surface; a stem extending from said external surface of said lower portion; an interface member on a distal end of said stem; a strain gauge element affixed to said internal surface of said lower portion of said housing to allow said strain gauge element to measure strain imparted to said lower portion, wherein said strain gauge element has a circle portion that defines conductive ring segments that form at least substantially complete circles.