SENSOR FOR MEASURING CONNECTING TORQUE BETWEEN TWO MECHANICAL PARTS, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

摘要

A sensor for measuring connecting torque between two mechanical parts to enable the measurement of a complete force torque with three force components and three moment components. Said sensor includes six piezoelectric cylinders (P1-P6) with axes extending in six directions (D1-D6), two mutually facing supporting plates (1, 2) contacting respective end surfaces of each piezoelectric cylinder (P1-P6), and means (10) for mounting the six piezoelectric cylinders (P1-P6) between the two plates (1, 2).