LOAD CELL

摘要

A load cell (1) has a load sensing member (2) on wich are mounted strain gauges comprising circuit elements (18, 19) of a thick film circuit of which a surface portion of the member constitutes a substrate. The circuit elements are arranged in concentric circular arrays (18, 19) and are oriented so as to be responsive to radial compression or tension due to bending of the surface portion of the member. The load cell can be used in a suspension unit of an automotive vehicle to measure a component of load directed at right angles to the surface portion.