摘要 |
<p>First and second components are mounted together under a first preload in an apparatus. The apparatus (300) has a preload sensor (130) that generates a signal representative of the first preload. The preload sensor is mounted between the first and second components (102, 104) under a second preload. The preload sensor comprises a main body (132) and an ancillary portion (134) that together form an elastically telescoping arrangement between the first component and the second component. The main body has a larger stiffness than the ancillary portion. The preload sensor generates the signal under control of an elastic deformation of the main body.</p> |