Torque angle sensing system and method with angle indication
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Abstract
A device used for measuring the angle of torque beyond a specific reference point. The device is comprised of a tool that applies torque to a fastener, an adapter that is attached to the fastener to transfer the torque from the tool, and an apparatus that connects a first end to the tool and a second end to the adapter. The apparatus comprises an angle selector that is adjustable to the desired torque angle, an angle rate sensor that measures the speed and direction of the torque applied, a processor which calculates the current angle from the rate sensor measurements, a zero point indicator that serves as the basis point for the processor to calculate the selected angle, and an angle indicator that indicates the current angle of rotation.
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25. An apparatus for measuring an angle of rotation beyond a specific reference point comprising:
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a housing that is configured to be located between a tool and a fastener;
a shaft that is configured to mate with the tool at a first end and a fastener at a second end, wherein the shaft is located within the housing;
an angular rate sensor located within the housing and linked to the shaft;
a potentiometer that is configured to be adjustable to differing degrees of torque angle, wherein the potentiometer is located within the housing;
a processor linked to the angular rate sensor and the potentiometer, wherein the processor is located within the housing. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41)
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39. The apparatus as in claim 39, further comprising a second angle indicator that is electrically connected at a distance to the apparatus such that the apparatus is not structurally attached.
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