公开(公告)号：US20230320906A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US18020252

申请日：2020-12-01

Applicant: L&R USA INC.

Inventor： Adam VAN ESSEN

IPC: A61F13/08 ,  A61H7/00 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: A61F13/08 ,  A61H7/001 ,  G01L1/142 ,  A61H2201/5074 ,  A61H2209/00

Abstract: Arrangement for compression sensing between two objects, preferably for compression treatment, in particular compression therapy arrangement, comprising a first object, e. f. a compression garment adapted to exert external pressure on a second object, e. g. a body portion and at least one sensor device associated with the first object and having at least one pressure sensor for determining the external pressure, wherein the pressure sensor comprises at least one pressure circuitry, having a sensing impedance which is dependent on the external pressure and at least one reference circuitry having a reference impedance which is essentially independent from the external pressure, wherein a cumulative signal which is dependent on the external pressure and other external influences acting in the vicinity of the sensing impedance is derivable from the pressure circuitry and a reference signal which is essentially independent from the external pressures but dependent on other external influences acting in the vicinity of the reference circuitry.

公开(公告)号：US11771151B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17576756

申请日：2022-01-14

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Steven H. Walker

IPC: A41D13/01 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A41D27/08 ,  G01L1/14 ,  A41D1/04 ,  A41D3/00 ,  A41B1/08 ,  A41D1/089 ,  A41D1/06 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A63B71/06 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: A41D13/01 ,  A41B1/08 ,  A41D1/005 ,  A41D1/04 ,  A41D1/06 ,  A41D1/089 ,  A41D3/00 ,  A41D27/085 ,  A61B5/112 ,  A61B5/6805 ,  F21V23/008 ,  F21V23/0471 ,  F21V33/0008 ,  G01L1/142 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B2220/58 ,  A63B2220/836 ,  A63B2225/50 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating and using sensor system in articles of apparel are provided. The system may include an apparel piece sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user and a sensor system integrated with the apparel piece. The sensor system may include at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel piece so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user when the apparel piece is worn, an illumination system configured to provide illumination in a specified illumination area based on the measured biometric parameter of the user, and a control module to control one or more settings of the illumination system.

公开(公告)号：US20230258512A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18304119

申请日：2023-04-20

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yuta MORIURA ,  Susumu URAGAMI ,  Takashi MATSUMOTO ,  Yodai MATSUMURA ,  Hiroyuki FURUYA ,  Hitoshi ISHIMOTO

IPC: G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/142

Abstract: A load sensor includes: a first base member and a second base member disposed so as to face each other; an electrically-conductive elastic body disposed on an opposing face of the first base member; a wire member that is electrically conductive and disposed between the second base member and the electrically-conductive elastic body; and a dielectric body disposed between the electrically-conductive elastic body and the wire member. The dielectric body has a stress relaxation part for releasing stress applied to the dielectric body during load application.

公开(公告)号：US11719585B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US16768373

申请日：2018-12-03

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Inventor： Jae-Hyun Chung ,  Jinyuan Zhang ,  Dayong Gao ,  Jinkyu Yang

IPC: C01B32/158 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/14 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/142 ,  A61B5/1125 ,  A61B5/682 ,  A61B5/6821 ,  A61B5/6823 ,  A61B5/6826

Abstract: Fracture-induced composite sensors and methods of their fabrication are disclosed. The sensors can be used as strain sensors, piezo-resistive sensors, piezo-capacitive sensors, and non-contact displacement wearable sensors.

公开(公告)号：US11702155B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16250643

申请日：2019-01-17

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Randy L. Schutt ,  Ahmad Nizam Mohamad Jembari ,  Gerald Hungerink

IPC: B62D53/08 ,  B62D15/02 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01D5/14 ,  G01D5/00

CPC classification number: B62D53/0842 ,  B62D15/023 ,  B62D53/0878 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/2218 ,  G01D5/00 ,  G01D5/145

Abstract: A kingpin assembly includes a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, wherein the kingpin is secured within the recess of the housing, and wherein the kingpin includes an axis extending along a length of the kingpin, and a sensor arrangement configured to sense a force exerted on the kingpin in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US11701928B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16981401

申请日：2019-03-14

Applicant: POLITECNICO DI MILANO

Inventor： Massimiliano Gobbi ,  Gianpiero Mastinu ,  Stefano Dell'Agostino

IPC: B60C23/04 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/20

CPC classification number: B60C23/0474 ,  B60C23/0493 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L5/20

Abstract: A rim for wheel is described including a measuring system for detecting the vertical load applied to the wheel. The measuring system includes a sensor adapted to detect a deformation of the rim and to transmit a deformation signal to a processing unit. The processing unit receives an output signal of the sensor related to the deformation of the rim detected, and determines the vertical load applied to the wheel.

公开(公告)号：US11674859B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US16927919

申请日：2020-07-13

Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Inventor： Loïc Joet ,  Patrice Rey ,  Thierry Verdot

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01P1/00 ,  G01P15/09 ,  G01P15/097 ,  G01P15/12 ,  G01P15/125

CPC classification number: G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01P1/00 ,  G01P15/097 ,  G01P15/0922 ,  G01P15/123 ,  G01P15/125

Abstract: A mechanical link for microelectromechanical and/or nanoelectromechanical structure, includes a mobile component, a fixed component extending on a plane, and apparatus for detecting displacement of the mobile component relative to the fixed component. The mechanical link includes: a first link to the fixed component and mobile component, allowing rotation of the mobile component relative to the fixed component about an axis of rotation; a second link connecting the mobile component to the detection apparatus at a distance and perpendicular to the axis of rotation; a third link to the fixed component and detection apparatus, guiding the detection apparatus in a direction of translation in the plane; wherein the combination of the second link and third link can transform rotational movement of the mobile component into translational movement of the detection apparatus in the direction of translation. The detection apparatus includes a piezoresistive/piezoelectric strain gauge, resonance beam, capacitance, or combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20190212842A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US15986653

申请日：2018-05-22

Applicant: Atmel Corporation

Inventor： Nigel Hinson ,  Paul Clements

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/10265 ,  H05K2201/10409

Abstract: Assemblies include a chassis having a first side configured to receive a force-sensitive surface, a support structure including first electrode portions, and resilient mounting elements attached to the chassis and to the support structure. The mounting elements include second electrode portions positioned adjacent to the first electrode portions. Force-sensitive systems include force sensors including portions of a support structure and portions of a mounting element that are adapted to relatively move responsive to one or more applied forces, and a controller configured to identify the one or more applied forces by determining movement between the support structure and the mounting element. Methods include detecting changes in capacitances of respective capacitors formed by first electrode portions on a support structure and second electrode portions defined by mounting elements coupling a chassis to the support structure. Force values and force locations are determined from the detected changes in capacitances.

公开(公告)号：US20190003906A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US16021773

申请日：2018-06-28

Applicant: IMPACT TECH LABS AG

Inventor： Kemal DERVISH ,  Haim GEVA ,  Jason Lloyd ROBERTS ,  Giles TONGUE ,  Grant TREWARTHA

IPC: G01L1/20 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A61B5/1038 ,  A61B5/6807 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: A force sensitive resistor (10) is provided comprising: a flexible bottom layer (8) of a first material, comprising a first conductive element attached to the bottom layer (8); a spacer ring (18) attached to the bottom layer (8), the spacer ring (18) surrounding the first conductive element and extending away from the bottom layer (8); and a flexible top sensor layer (19) of a second material attached across the spacer ring (18) comprising a second conductive element facing the first conductive element. The flexible top sensor layer (19) is moveable relative to the flexible bottom layer (8) to vary the resistance of the force sensitive resistor (10). The Young's Modulus of the first material is less than the Young's Modulus of the second material. The flexible bottom layer (8) extends past the spacer ring (18).

公开(公告)号：US20180238749A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15542473

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Masashi Doko ,  Tsutomu Sawai ,  Hiroki Hayashi

IPC: G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/26

CPC classification number: G01L1/042 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/26

Abstract: A force sensor unit having a simple structure to allow ready assembling and easy downsizing of the force sensor unit. The force sensor unit includes a cylindrical body, a substrate that blocks one end of the cylindrical body, a force sensor that is supported on the substrate, and a force transmission mechanism that is disposed in an internal space of the cylindrical body to transmit a force to the force sensor. The force transmission mechanism includes a contact member, a coil spring, and an operated member. These members are arranged in order in the internal space of the cylindrical body, and are not adhered to nor engaged with each other. The members except the substrate are simply fitted loosely in the internal space of the cylindrical body, thereby facilitating assembling of the force sensor unit and enabling downsizing of the force sensor unit.