摘要 |
A load sensing bearing assembly 100 comprises a bearing outer race or cup 102 secured to an application structure 106 by a flange assembly 104 incorporating a plurality of anisotropic spring regions 112 which enable a limited range of displacement and/or rotation of the bearing outer race or cup 102 relative to the application structure 106 in response to applied forces or moments. A set of sensor modules 116 disposed through the bearing outer race or cup 102 and flange assembly 104 acquire measurements from which the radial forces, thrust forces, and tilting moments exerted on the bearing outer race or cup 102 can be determined. |