Force measuring device for e.g. heavy and bulky load, has support module connected to monoaxial sensors to transmit forces subjected to support point, to sensors, where module is in annular linear connection with support structure

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The device has a support module (100) defining a support point (A) articulated with an assembly to be carried or transported (E). The module is connected to monoaxial sensors (200) such that the forces subjected to the support point are transmitted to the sensors. The module is in annular linear connection with a support structure (S) of the assembly. The sensors are arranged in star around the connection. The module has a base (110) presenting a projecting central part (111) on which a sliding part (112) of the connection is moved. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Used for measuring force between an assembly to be carried or transported e.g. heavy and bulky load, and its fixed or mobile support structure (claimed) e.g. support mast, for supporting, transporting and positioning the load after the fabrication and assembling in aeronautical applications. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The module is connected to monoaxial sensors such that the forces subjected to the support point are transmitted to the sensors, thus measuring the force from less complex sub-assemblies, and hence simplifying the calibration as well as the processing of information that the device provides while simplifying the device. The sensors are arranged in star around the connection so that the accidental failure of one sensor allows the better operation of the device based on the remaining sensors by processing their information by simple trigonometric control. The module is in annular linear connection with a support structure of the assembly, so that the load is transmitted by the connection to the different sensors while allowing the mobility required for taking the measurement and rendering the measurement operative. The linear connection also avoids the presence of parasitic forces and hence prevents the information provided by the sensors from being erroneous. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a sectional side view of a force measuring device. A : Support point E : Assembly S : Support structure 100 : Support module 110 : Base 111 : Projecting central part 112 : Sliding part 120 : Mobile part 200 : Monoaxial sensors.