Patents Assigned to GROUP FOUR TRANSDUCERS INC
  • Load Cell for Measuring Load on a Rod
    Publication number: 20150075296
    Abstract: A load cell for measuring load in a rod, the load cell is described. The load cell is formed by a cylindrical strain member having a cylindrical aperture there through. The cylindrical aperture sized to fit the rod. The strain member includes a plurality of slots that create contact points there between for strain member to contact the rod in a predicable manner. A plurality of strain gages located adjacent to the contact points, the strain gages producing an electrical voltage proportional to the load on the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: GROUP FOUR TRANSDUCERS INC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Hart, Robert L. Gray