Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240337542). LOAD DETECTION DEVICE simplified abstract
LOAD DETECTION DEVICE
Organization Name
panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.
Inventor(s)
Mitsutaka Yamaguchi of Gifu (JP)
Takafumi Hamano of Fukuoka (JP)
LOAD DETECTION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337542 titled 'LOAD DETECTION DEVICE
The patent application describes a load detection device that includes a load sensor with electrodes and a dielectric body, a detection circuit to monitor voltage changes at the crossing position of the electrodes, a connector to link the electrodes to the detection circuit, and a control circuit to analyze voltage changes and detect applied loads.
- Load detection device with electrodes and dielectric body
- Detection circuit to monitor voltage changes at electrode crossing position
- Connector to connect electrodes to detection circuit
- Control circuit to analyze voltage changes and detect applied loads
- Control circuit can detect which terminals the electrodes are connected to
Potential Applications: - Industrial machinery for load monitoring - Structural health monitoring in buildings - Medical devices for pressure sensing
Problems Solved: - Accurate load detection in various applications - Real-time monitoring of applied loads - Precise control of equipment based on load data
Benefits: - Improved safety through accurate load monitoring - Enhanced performance optimization in machinery - Cost-effective solution for load detection needs
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Load Detection Device for Industrial Machinery" This technology can be utilized in manufacturing plants, construction sites, and medical equipment to ensure precise load monitoring and control, leading to increased efficiency and safety in operations.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to load sensors, dielectric materials, and voltage monitoring circuits to understand the evolution of load detection technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of sensor technology and materials science may have ongoing studies on improving the sensitivity and accuracy of load detection devices using advanced materials and circuit designs.
Questions about Load Detection Devices: 1. How does the control circuit differentiate between the terminals connected to the electrodes? The control circuit uses signal processing algorithms to analyze the voltage changes and determine the specific terminals connected to the electrodes.
2. Can this load detection device be integrated into existing machinery easily? Yes, the device is designed to be compatible with various systems and can be easily integrated for load monitoring purposes.
Original Abstract Submitted
a load detection device includes: a load sensor including at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode disposed so as to cross the first electrode, and a dielectric body present between the first electrode and the second electrode; a detection circuit configured to detect change in a voltage in a crossing position between the first electrode and the second electrode; a connector configured to connect the first electrode and the second electrode to the detection circuit; and a control circuit configured to control the detection circuit, and configured to detect a load applied at the crossing position, based on change in a voltage detected by the detection circuit. the control circuit executes control of detecting a combination of, out of the plurality of terminals of the connector, the terminals to which the first electrode and the second electrode are respectively connected.