OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001534

Torque sensor element and torque sensor

Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:30.879743Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001534
Categories: Sensors, Controls & Machine Vision > Force and Pressure Sensing

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ABSTRACT

A torque sensor element for measuring a torque applied to a joint is
described. The torque sensor element includes: an outer frame and an inner
frame respectively to connect to first and second sides of a joint; and a
compliant arrangement connecting the outer frame to the inner frame. The
compliant arrangement includes: first and second members, each extending
between and connecting the outer and inner frames, and each being resilient
and deformable to permit some relative rotation between the outer and inner
frames in response to an applied torque. A connecting structure extends
between the first and second members and includes a first portion intermediate
the first and second members which is configured responsive to a deformation
of the first and/or second member to move by an amount determined by a degree
of relative rotation between the outer and inner frames caused by a torque
applied to the joint.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001534
Published 2026-09-15T19:06:30.879743Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001534