US3173292A
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Torque-measuring arrangement
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul H Diehl
- 👤 Sorensen Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L3/00; G01L3/02; G01L3/04; G01L3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A TORQUE-SENSING, TORQUE-CONVERSION UNIT COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING BEARING MEANS DISPOSED THEREIN, FIRST AND SECOND ROTATING SHAFT MEMBER MECHANICALLY COUPLED INSIDE SAID CASING FOR TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE THEREBETWEEN, THE FIRST SHAFT BEING JOURNALLED IN SAID BEARING MEANS FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS NORMAL TO A FIRST PLANE, THREE SUPPORT MEMBERS CARRYING SAID CASING IN UNIVERSAL MOUNTINGS, SAID MOUNTINGS ALL LYING IN A SECOND PLANE, TWO OF SAID MEMBER BEING CONSTRUCTED TO ALLOW LIMITED TRANSLATORY MOVEMENT OF THE CASING IN THE SECOND PLANE, ONE OF SAID MOUNTINGS INCLUDING A RESISTING MEMBER FOR RESISTING THE TENDENCY OF ROTATION OF THE CASING IN THE FIRST PLANE IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID FIRST SHAFT MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID CASING, AND FORCE-RESPONSIVE MEANS MEASURING REACTION FORCE EXERTED ON SAID RESISTING MEMBER BY THE CASING, WHEREBY SAID REACTION FORCE IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE TORQUE TRANSMITTED BY SAID FIRST SHAFT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A TORQUE-SENSING, TORQUE-CONVERSION UNIT COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING BEARING MEANS DISPOSED THEREIN, FIRST AND SECOND ROTATING SHAFT MEMBER MECHANICALLY COUPLED INSIDE SAID CASING FOR TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE THEREBETWEEN, THE FIRST SHAFT BEING JOURNALLED IN SAID BEARING MEANS FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS NORMAL TO A FIRST PLANE, THREE SUPPORT MEMBERS CARRYING SAID CASING IN UNIVERSAL MOUNTINGS, SAID MOUNTINGS ALL LYING IN A SECOND PLANE, TWO OF SAID MEMBER BEING CONSTRUCTED TO ALLOW LIMITED TRANSLATORY MOVEMENT OF THE CASING IN THE SECOND PLANE, ONE OF SAID MOUNTINGS INCLUDING A RESISTING MEMBER FOR RESISTING THE TENDENCY OF ROTATION OF THE CASING IN THE FIRST PLANE IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID FIRST SHAFT MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID CASING, AND FORCE-RESPONSIVE MEANS MEASURING REACTION FORCE EXERTED ON SAID RESISTING MEMBER BY THE CASING, WHEREBY SAID REACTION FORCE IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE TORQUE TRANSMITTED BY SAID FIRST SHAFT MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |