Abstract: A tool pack assembly having sensor plates to measure the temperature of a tool pack forming die and the forces exerted on the forming dies during can production. Each sensor plate may include at least one temperature sensor and at least one strain sensor for reading and transmitting temperature and strain data relating to the dies of a tool pack assembly. The data read and transmitted may be used to determine the concentricity of the punch of a tool pack assembly during operation making can bodies.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed methods and systems pertaining to the use of at least one methodology or technique for the purpose of at least one of either: 1) determining that a desired and predetermined level or “degree” of surface treatment of a composite substrate surface has or has not been conducted (e.g., laser treatment of a composite substrate surface); and 2) that a composite substrate surface has been laser treated.

Abstract: A magnetic sensing system 10 according to the present invention is provided with a sensing device 11 that generates an electrical signal according to the strength of a magnetic field that changes in response to the action of an external force, and a detection device 12 that detects a physical quantity associated with the action of the external force from a change in the magnetic field based on the electrical signal from the sensing device 11. The sensing device 11 includes magnetic field generation means 15 and 18 that generate a desired measurement magnetic field of different strengths from a site that is displaced by the action of the external force, and a magnetic field measurement means 19 that measures the strength of a surrounding magnetic field including the measurement magnetic field.

Abstract: Braking device inserted in a test bench (2) for checking the correct operation of industrial screwdrivers, wherein the braking simulates a tightening operation of such screwdriver, comprising a container body (1) on the top of which a coupling (11) protrudes, suitable for coupling with the head (3) of the screwdriver to be tested, said coupling (11) being connected, by means of a shaft (12), to a braking unit (13), an electronic torque and angle detector (14) of the shaft rotation (12). Such braking unit (13) comprises a plate (14), rotated by the screwdriver, which is braked by suitable friction surfaces (15) moved towards the plate by the movement of an actuator; the movement of such actuator is performed by means of at least one electronically controlled piezoelectric element (17).

Abstract: A device for configuring a jamming detection system having an adjusting device including an electric motor for closing at least one opening in a vehicle, such as a sliding roof. The device is provided with a processor which reads measured parameters of the electric motor and parameters of the jamming detection system, calculates individual correlation variables from the measured parameters of the electric motor and of the jamming detection system, and stores the calculated individual correlation variables in a motor controller of the adjusting device, wherein the calculated individual correlation variables are used to configure the jamming detection system.

Abstract: To provide an insole-type electronic device that can be used in a location distant from a control unit and has small power consumption, the insole-type electronic device includes a first insole including a first sensor and a second insole including a second sensor. The first sensor acquires first sensor data relating to a biological activity of a first foot and the second sensor acquires second sensor data relating to a biological activity of a second foot. The first insole includes a first-sensor-data transmitter transmitting the first sensor to the second insole. The second insole includes a first-sensor-data receiver receiving the first sensor data, and a data processor processing the first sensor data and the second sensor data.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relates to method and device for controlled emission of radiation. Device comprises probe unit, sensor unit and switch unit. Probe unit is configured to emit radiation on surface of object. Probe unit is supported, via an elastic, to supporting structure of device. Sensor unit is placed at predefined distance from probe unit, along supporting structure, to establish contact with surface. Sensor unit comprises flexible material, mounted to supporting structure, with cavity and first force sensing unit placed in cavity of flexible material. First force sensing unit is configured to detect first force transferred from surface sensor unit. Switch unit is configured to control emission of radiation on surface, based on first force detected by first force sensing unit, upon contact of sensor unit with surface and identification of probe unit to be one of in contact with surface or at minimal distance from surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction foil (16), especially roof film, roofing foil, flat roof sheeting, fa-cade sheeting and/or vapor barrier and/or sub-roofing sheeting, especially underlayment and/or sarking sheeting, with a single- or multilayer layer structure (17). It is provided according to the invention that at least one moisture sensor (1) for detecting moisture is associated to the construction foil (16), that the moisture sensor (1) is designed as an active pick-up, and that the moisture sensor (1) comprises at least one electrode (18) and/or a humidity sensing element, and the electrode (18) and/or the humidity sensing element is in direct contact with a nonwoven layer (19).

Abstract: A fluidic tactile sensor includes a core having an outer core portion, an inner core portion, and a first channel having a first opening at a first surface portion of the outer core portion. An elastic skin is disposed over the first surface portion. A cell is formed between the first surface portion and the elastic skin and fluidly is fluidly connected to the first channel. The cell contains a fluid. A contact force applied to the elastic skin produces a measurable change in fluid pressure inside the cell.

Abstract: An anomaly detection system that outputs an anomaly detection signal before a safety valve of a secondary battery is opened is provided. The anomaly detection system includes a strain sensor, a memory, and a comparator. The memory has a function of retaining an analog potential, and the comparator has a function of comparing a potential output by the strain sensor and the analog potential retained by the memory. The strain sensor is attached to the secondary battery before use, and a predetermined potential is retained in the memory. When a housing of the secondary battery expands while the secondary battery is used, and the potential output by the strain sensor becomes higher (or lower) than the predetermined potential, an anomaly detection signal is output.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating the performance of an athlete using a strain gauge is described. In some embodiments, the measurement system comprises a strain gauge and a central processing device. The strain gauge can include a power source, an inertial measurement unit (“IMU”) comprising a load cell, a microcontroller, and a wireless communication module. The strain gauge can be configured to output strain data at a rate of at least 1 kHz and the central processing device can be configured to receive the strain data transmitted from the wireless communication module.

Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot can include a robot body, a bumper, and a bumper impact system. The bumper can be connected to and supported by the robot body. The bumper impact system can include a first sensor connected to the body in a first orientation with respect to the body and the bumper. The bumper impact system can include a second sensor connected to the body in a second orientation with respect to the body and the bumper different from the first orientation. The first sensor and the second sensor can together be configured to sense an impact region of the bumper based on a magnitude and a direction of movement of the bumper relative to the robot body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device for determining force and/or torque on a torque-transmitting shaft which is supported by a bearing device, in particular a machine, the output and/or input shaft of which is formed by the torque-transmitting shaft. The measuring device has at least two, preferably three or four, piezoelectric elements and a fixing device, wherein the fixing device supports the piezoelements and is designed in such a way that a force, in particular shear force, can be measured between the bearing device and a supporting device for supporting the bearing device by means of the piezoelements.

Abstract: A stretchable sensor includes a stretchable layer including an elastomer, and a conductive layer at least partially buried in the stretchable layer and including a conductive nanostructure. The stretchable layer includes a plurality of first regions including a ferromagnetic material buried in the elastomer, and a second region excluding the plurality of first regions.

Abstract: A force measurement system is disclosed herein. The force measurement system includes a force measurement assembly with at least one first load transducer beam and at least one second load transducer beam, and a data processing device. The at least one first load transducer beam includes a first load transducer frame portion and a first plurality of deformation sensing elements disposed on the first load transducer frame portion. The at least one second load transducer beam includes a second load transducer frame portion and a second plurality of deformation sensing elements disposed on the second load transducer frame portion. The data processing device is operatively coupled to the first plurality of deformation sensing elements of the at least one first load transducer beam and the second plurality of deformation sensing elements of the at least one second load transducer beam.

Abstract: A switch according to the present invention includes a base including a recessed portion on one surface of the base; a click spring having a dome shape, the click spring being provided at the recessed portion such that the bottom of the recessed portion is contacted at a dome-shaped opening side of the click spring; a cover provided to cover the recessed portion and to house the click spring at the recessed portion; and a strain detecting element attached to another surface of the base. The strain detecting element is configured to detect strain of the base, the strain occurring in accordance with a depression amount of the click spring that is depressed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide robust capacitive grip sensors that may be used in a variety of applications, including single-handed and double-handed grips, such as but not limited to barbells. Apparatus as disclosed herein and efficiently measure the presence of a human grip without requiring deformation of a gripped surface area.

Abstract: A roadway segment includes a body having a length along a direction of travel, a width along a width axis, and top and bottom halves along a depth axis. The segment also includes a strain sensor array with one or more optical fiber cables embedded in the bottom half of the body. The strain sensor array includes vehicle-strain sensors configured to detect strain on the body resulting from vehicles traveling across the top surface. The segment also includes a processor that operates the plurality of vehicle-strain sensors at a resolution of not greater than one picometer (1 pm). Any segments of the optical fiber cable(s) that intersect are separated from one another depth wise by at least two-tenths of an inch (0.2 in.). Each of the sensors is separated from each other along the width axis by at least two inches (2 in.).

Abstract: Implementations are directed to a pressure-sensing device including a pressure-sensitive sheet, one or more pressure-sensitive input regions disposed along the pressure-sensitive sheet including a first conductive thread including a first length in contact with the pressure-sensitive sheet, and a second conductive thread including a second length in contact with the pressure-sensitive sheet. At least a first portion of the first length of the first conductive thread passes through the pressure-sensitive sheet through a first hole in the pressure-sensitive sheet at a first location and a second portion of the second length of the second conductive thread passes through the pressure-sensitive sheet through a second hole in the pressure-sensitive sheet at a second location.

Abstract: A strain gauge (12, 21A, 21B, 25A, 25B, 31, 35, 41, 45) and method of manufacturing a strain gauge (12, 21A, 21B, 25A, 25B, 31, 41, 35, 45) against moisture penetration comprises or includes the step of producing a coated base or cover layer (14, 34, 44) by forming a moisture barrier coating (17) on the surface the latter.