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Indexed by: Journal Article

Date of Publication: 2013-01-01

Journal: Sensors and Transducers

Included Journals: Scopus、EI

Volume: 151

Issue: 4

Page Number: 54-62

ISSN: 17265479

Abstract: In this paper, the measurement principle of a parallel six-axis heavy force sensor based on the Stewart structure is presented to detect the multi-dimensional variable heavy forces in the process of extreme manufacturing. Firstly, load sharing ratio of six-axis heavy force is defined to denote the effect of load sharing. Then, with piezoelectric quartz as the pressure-sensitive component, a six-axis heavy force senor with high stiffness and good linearity based on the Stewart structure is designed. As to the problem that it is difficult to pre-tighten the measuring limbs, a six-site local pre-tightening method is presented. Finally, static calibration experiments of the sensor are conducted on the established calibration platform. Experiment results verify the feasibility and validity of the sensor, which has a large measurement range, good linearity, and can be widely used in the real-time measurement of multi-dimensional variable heavy forces in extreme environments. ? 2013 IFSA.