摘要 |
<p>A shear beam load cell includes a beam (10) with a webbed portion (18) to which is attached a strain measuring device for determining the shear applied to the beam by a load means (16). A plurality of support means (12, 14) are spaced along the beam, with the axes of at least the support means extending horizontally transverse to the longitudinal beam for supporting the beam in equilibrium. Preferred support means include rigid members such as horizontal pins extending through apertures (12, 14) horizontally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the beam, or external ledges or flanges (112) extending across the width or thickness of the beam.</p> |