Abstract: A device and method for measuring at least one of a force component and a torque component. The device includes a deformation member, for measuring at least one of a force component and torque component, a separate measuring element, configured to measure at least one force component, and an electronics unit, connected to the measuring element configured to evaluate a measuring signal of the measuring element. The deformation member includes a base part and at least one tongue movable with respect to the base part. The base part is arranged so that a gap between the measuring element and the tongue has a gap width variable in response to the force component introduced onto the deformation member. The measuring element is configured to convert a change in the gap width into a measuring signal. The method includes the step of changing the gap width between the tongue and the measuring element by introducing the force component into the deformation member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring a force component or torque component, in particular weight, the device having a deformation member and a separate measuring element (5) for measuring at least one force component, and an electronics unit (6) connected to the measuring element (5) for evaluating a measuring signal of the measuring element (5). The present invention also relates to a method for measuring with the aid of such a device.