Force Sensing Device
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Abstract
A force sensing device has a monolithic metal housing with a rigid upper housing part and a rigid lower housing part, which are interconnected via U-shaped spring elements while being movable in a springy manner towards each other along an axis of movement when a force is applied thereto. The spring elements are disposed symmetrically to one another relative to a cross-sectional area that runs parallel to the axis of movement. A deflection sensor is disposed between the upper and lower rigid housing parts for detecting their movement relative to one another. The unitary housing is produced in metal injection molding (MIM) technology.
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15 Claims
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1-7. -7. (canceled)
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8. A force sensing device, comprising:
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a metal-injection molded, monolithic metal housing formed with a rigid upper housing part, a rigid lower housing part, and U-shaped spring elements interconnecting said upper and lower housing parts and allowing said upper and lower housing parts to move in a springy manner towards each other along an axis of movement when a force is applied thereto; said spring elements being disposed symmetrically to one another relative to a cross-sectional area extending parallel to said axis of movement; and a deflection sensor disposed between said upper and lower housing parts for detecting a relative movement therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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