A device for measuring a torque of a strain wave gearing includes a component (01, 02), on which the torque is applied, an electrically insulating insulation layer (06) arranged on the component (01, 02) and a deformation-sensitive measurement layer (04) arranged on the insulation layer (06). A strain wave gearing for a robot arm has such a device for measuring a torque.

A shaft characterized by its length to diameter ratio being less than about 1.75 having a drive connection at one end where the wall thickness of the shaft is selected to be thick enough to avoid ellipticalization strain error in torsional measurement of less than 5%. One specific application is for a crankset spindle that can be used to measure a cyclist right, left, and total leg torque.

A torque sensor which can detect a torque with high accuracy is provided. First structure and second structure are connected by a plurality of third structures. First and second strain sensors are connected between the first structure and the second structure. Each of the first and second strain sensors includes a strain body connected between the first structure and the second structure and a plurality of sensor elements provided on the strain body. The sensor elements are disposed in a region of one side of each of the first structure and the second structure with respect to a longitudinal central portion of the strain body, and the region on the one side is a region where there is only a little difference in strain between along a torque direction of the strain body and a torque-excepted direction.

Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring the health of a mechanical system that includes a rotating shaft as disclosed can measure various parameters of the rotating shaft to assess health and performance of the mechanical system. A measuring device can rotate with the rotating shaft and can allow for strain to be measured in tension, which can provide for accurate rotating shaft parameter measurements with low cost and simple installation. The measuring device can include a connector that can couple to the rotating shaft, a bridge that can couple to the connector, and a strain-measuring sensor associated with the bridge such that the strain sensor can measure deformation of a portion of the bridge that can deform with rotation of the rotating shaft. The measuring device can be designed to amplify the strain experienced by the rotating shaft which can reduce noise in the strain measurement.

The present invention provides a torque sensor that is small and highly rigid and for which high production efficiency is possible. An annular deformation body (50) is disposed between a left side support body (10) and a right side support body (20). Protruding parts (11, 12) of the left side support body (10) are joined to two upper and lower sites on the left side surface of the annular deformation body (50), and protruding parts (21, 22) of the right side support body (20) are joined to two left and right sites on the right side surface of the annular deformation body (50). The annular deformation body (50) has, at four sites, detection parts (D1 to D4) that cause elastic deformation, the right side surface of each of the detection parts (D1 to D4) moves close to or moves away from the opposing surface of the right side support body (20) when torque around the Z axis is exerted on the left side support body (10) in a state that a load is applied to the right side support body (20). A displacement electrode is formed on a right side surface of each of the detection parts (D1 to D4) and a fixed electrode is formed on an opposing surface of the right side support body (20) to constitute four sets of capacitive elements, thereby detecting torque exerted as fluctuation in capacitance value thereof.

A bicycle component comprising a stress/strain sensor aligned according to a stress/strain to be detected, and a temperature sensor associated with said stress/strain sensor, wherein said stress/strain sensor and said temperature sensor lie in planes that do not coincide with one another and are not parallel to each another.

Provided is a freehub torque and speed sensing device, including a freehub, a dynamic assembly and a static assembly. The freehub includes a freehub body (2) and a freehub fixing housing (1) sleeved on an outer side of the freehub body (2). A load connection portion (204) is disposed at one end of the freehub body (2). A torque sensing deformation unit (203) is disposed at the freehub body (2) adjacent to the load connection portion (204) and includes at least one sensor. The dynamic assembly rotates with the freehub body (2). The static assembly is fixedly connected to an external fixing structure body and includes a primary control unit. The dynamic assembly includes a secondary control unit electrically connected to the sensor. A torque signal is transmitted between the primary control unit and the secondary control unit in a wireless manner, and the primary control unit supplies power to the secondary control unit in the wireless manner. In this manner, the whole vehicle assembly is more convenient and safer, and the signal stability is high.

A bicycle has a spider including a torque input section and at least one torque output section; a crank assembly coupled with the spider through the torque input section and applying an input torque to the spider; a chainring mounted to the spider through the at least one torque output section and receiving an output torque from the spider; a gauge disposed and oriented generally along a tangential direction or a quasi-tangential direction with respect to the torque input section and the at least one torque output section; and a circuitry coupled to the gauge and receiving a signal from the gauge.

A system and a method for a torque measurement system for a vehicle having a rotatable member connecting an engine to a torque converter and rotatable about a rotating axis, the torque measurement system including a strain measuring module arranged to measure the strain on the rotatable member; a control module arranged to process the data associated with the strain measurement; and an energy generating module arranged to generate electricity through the movement of the rotatable member, thereby powering the torque measurement system.

A load cell for use with a tong assembly includes a body; a chamber formed in the body; and a strain gauge disposed in the chamber. The load cell also includes a first eye for pivotal coupling to the tong assembly, and a second eye for pivotal coupling to the tong assembly. An optional biasing member is disposed around the second eye for biasing the body relative to the tong assembly.