18274660. U-BOLT, CONSTRUCTION METHOD, AND MEASURING DEVICE simplified abstract (NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION)

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U-BOLT, CONSTRUCTION METHOD, AND MEASURING DEVICE

Organization Name

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Daiki Kobayashi of Tokyo (JP)

Atsushi Aratake of Tokyo (JP)

Yuta Ikeguchi of Tokyo (JP)

U-BOLT, CONSTRUCTION METHOD, AND MEASURING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18274660 titled 'U-BOLT, CONSTRUCTION METHOD, AND MEASURING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The U-bolt described in the patent application includes a pair of shaft parts aligned in one direction and extending in another direction, a bridge part connecting the ends of the shaft parts, and strain gauges stuck to at least one shaft part to detect bending of the shaft part.

  • Pair of shaft parts aligned in one direction and extending in another direction
  • Bridge part connecting the ends of the shaft parts
  • Strain gauges stuck to at least one shaft part to detect bending

Potential Applications

The U-bolt design could be used in various industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing where precise measurement of bending forces is required.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of accurately measuring bending forces in shaft parts, which is crucial for ensuring structural integrity and safety in various applications.

Benefits

The U-bolt design offers a reliable and accurate way to monitor bending forces in shaft parts, leading to improved performance, efficiency, and safety in various systems and structures.

Potential Commercial Applications

The U-bolt technology can be utilized in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for applications requiring precise measurement and monitoring of bending forces in shaft parts.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be strain gauges used in various engineering applications to measure forces and stresses in different components.

Unanswered Questions

How does the U-bolt design compare to traditional methods of measuring bending forces in shaft parts?

The article does not provide a comparison between the U-bolt design and traditional methods of measuring bending forces in shaft parts.

What materials are typically used in manufacturing U-bolts with strain gauges?

The article does not mention the specific materials typically used in manufacturing U-bolts with strain gauges.


Original Abstract Submitted

A U-bolt () according to the present disclosure includes a pair of shaft parts () aligned in a first direction and extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a bridge part () which connects one ends of each of the pair of shaft parts (); and a first pair of strain gauges () which are stuck to at least one shaft part () of the pair of shaft parts () to face each other with the shaft part () sandwiched in the first direction, and which output a signal corresponding to bending of the shaft part () in the second direction.