Force transducer spring suspension - achieves desired spring constant and rigidity using thin section carrying conductor, thicker webs

摘要

The sprung suspension e.g. for measurement of acceleration, is for a pivoting or sliding sensor mounting on an attachment device. It minimises the problems encountered in conventional systems of compromising between achieving the desired spring constants and suspension rigidity and minimising the tensional effects leading to errors. A first section extending between the sensor and the attachment device has a surface upon which an electrically conducting material may be mounted. A rib section of greater thickness than the first section also extends between the sensor and attachment device. The first section is a thin flat element with two surfaces, one or both of which has an electrically conducting coating.