Fluidic piezoresistive strain gauge
The present invention relates to a strain gauge having a conductive fluid made of a glycerin/aqueous salt mixture, and methods of making the strain gauge. The strain gauge is capable of measuring large displacement of around 30% true strain.
Patent Number: US7543504B1
Application Number: US20087610A
Inventor: Cheng, Ching-Hsiang | Chao, Chen | Cheung, Yin-Nee
Priority Date: 14 Jan 2008
Priority Number: US7543504B1
Application Date: 14 Jan 2008
Publication Date: 9 Jun 2009
IPC Current: G01B000716
US Class: 73777
Assignee Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Title: Fluidic piezoresistive strain gauge
Usefulness: Fluidic piezoresistive strain gauge
Summary: Fluidic piezoresistive strain gauge for use in biomedical application for measuring large tissue deformation.
Novelty: Fluidic piezoresistive strain gauge for use in biomedical application to measure large tissue deformation, has fluidic piezoresistive material with electrodes contained within polymer casing
Chemical/Material
Chemical/Material Application
CHENG Ching Hsiang
CHAO Chen
CHEUNG Yin Nee
USA
