Abstract: A bearing device for bearing a shaft having a bearing, a supporting structure for supporting the bearing and at least on piezoresistive sensor incorporated in the supporting structure in an integrated manner which is arranged in the flux region of the bearing apparatus is provided. The electrical resistance of the sensor is influenced by the vertical force of the bearing having effect on the sensor such that the vertical force of the bearing may be electrically tapped on the sensor. A corresponding method for determining the static and/or dynamic vertical bearing forces of the shaft bearing of a shaft and a rotor system for determining the vertical bearing force of a shaft bearing are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates, in the field of aviation and vehicle technology, in particular in the field of control technology, to an actuator with integrated condition monitoring system for the detection and monitoring of mechanical irregularities of individual components of the actuator and/or for the measurement of a load distribution on the actuator. This invention further relates to a method for the monitoring the condition of the actuator and a method for its manufacture. The actuators claimed by the invention can be used in actuator systems in the field of aviation control and vehicle control technology as well as in the field of power generation.

Abstract: A bearing device for bearing a shaft having a bearing, a supporting structure for supporting the bearing and at least on piezoresistive sensor incorporated in the supporting structure in an integrated manner which is arranged in the flux region of the bearing apparatus is provided. The electrical resistance of the sensor is influenced by the vertical force of the bearing having effect on the sensor such that the vertical force of the bearing may be electrically tapped on the sensor. A corresponding method for determining the static and/or dynamic vertical bearing forces of the shaft bearing of a shaft and a rotor system for determining the vertical bearing force of a shaft bearing are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a force measuring device comprising an amorphous carbon layer which is disposed on a solid actuator and has piezoresistive properties.

Abstract: This invention relates, in the field of aviation and vehicle technology, in particular in the field of control technology, to an actuator with integrated condition monitoring system for the detection and monitoring of mechanical irregularities of individual components of the actuator and/or for the measurement of a load distribution on the actuator. This invention further relates to a method for the monitoring the condition of the actuator and a method for its manufacture. The actuators claimed by the invention can be used in actuator systems in the field of aviation control and vehicle control technology as well as in the field of power generation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a force measuring assembly for processing pressure signals in electronic, especially electromechanical, brake systems, particularly for motor vehicles comprising at least one force sensor subassembly and at least one signal processing device per wheel brake. At least one force sensor subassembly encompasses a brake actuator (2, 3) that is in non-positive connection with at least one pressure component (1) which is provided at least in part with an amorphous piezoresistive diamond-like carbon layer (4) forming a force sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for non-positive connections, especially screw connections. The device includes two force application elements and a measuring element arranged therebetween. The measuring element is at least partially provided with a layer having a force sensory effect. The surface of the layer is provided with elevations for receiving a force applied by the force application elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for non-positive connections, especially screw connections. The device includes two force application elements and a measuring element arranged therebetween. The measuring element is at least partially provided with a layer having a force sensory effect. The surface of the layer is provided with elevations for receiving a force applied by the force application elements.