INTEGRAL HOUSING LOAD CELL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
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1. An electric motor actuator, comprising:
- a housing;
a first strain gage installed on the housing; and
a second strain gage installed on the housing, wherein the first strain gage is installed on the housing 180°
degrees from the second strain gage.
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Abstract
A strain gage system for an electric motor actuator is provided. The strain gage system may be coupled to or integrally formed in a housing of the electric motor actuator. In various embodiments, the strain gauge system may comprise one or more principle strain gages. In various embodiments, the strain gage system may comprise one or more transverse strain gages.
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20 Claims
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1. An electric motor actuator, comprising:
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a housing; a first strain gage installed on the housing; and a second strain gage installed on the housing, wherein the first strain gage is installed on the housing 180°
degrees from the second strain gage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A strain gauge system, comprising:
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a housing comprising a first flange; a first strain gage assembly installable on the housing, wherein an axis of the strain gage assembly is centered on the flange and wherein a portion of the strain gage assembly is coupled to the housing at a first distance from the flange; a wiring terminal in electronic communication with the first strain gauge assembly; and a wire configured to connect the first strain gage assembly to the wiring terminal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An electric motor actuator, comprising:
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a housing comprising a first end and the second end, the first end having a first flange and a second flange; a cover removably coupled to the second end; a first principle strain gage installed between the first flange and the second end; and a second principle strain gage installed between the second flange and the second end. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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