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Method and apparatus for measuring power output of one powering a chain driven vehicle

  • US 6,199,021 B1
  • Filed: 05/22/1998
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for measuring the power transmitted by an elongate flexible member, comprising:

  • a system having a first engagement means separated from a second engagement means, the elongate flexible member coupling the first engagement means with the second engagement means so that when the first engagement means is rotated by a power source the elongate flexible member moves in the direction of the rotation of the first engagement means, which in turn causes the moving elongate flexible member to rotate the second engagement means;

    a tension sensor spaced away from the elongate flexible member in order to measure the vibration of the elongate flexible member;

    a speed sensor that measures the speed of the elongate flexible member; and

    a computer that receives the tension measurement and the speed measurement and determines the power transmitted by the elongate flexible member.

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