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Articles

We would like to introduce research papers that are related to our products.
The papers are linked to CiNii, a service of National Institute of Informatics in Japan.
Also, they can be searched with J-STAGE to browse.
Title Journals
Evaluation of Kinematic Characteristics of the Foot Thumb for the Development of a New Input Device Transactions of Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Engineering (2005)
B6 Grip property and running performance The Proceedings of the Symposium on sports and human dynamics (2010)
B8 Basic study on cleat shape design in soccer boots The Proceedings of the Symposium on sports and human dynamics (2010)
B3 Influence of foot properties on running The Proceedings of the Symposium on sports and human dynamics (2011)
B17 Basic research on sole design in soccer boots The Proceedings of the Symposium on sports and human dynamics (2011)
Biomechanical Consideration Based on the Unrestrained Gait Measurement in Trans-Femoral Amputee with a Prosthetic Limb TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C (2011)
Development of a Six-Axis Force/Moment Sensor Attached to a Prosthetic Limb for the Unrestrained Gait Measurement TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C (2011)
1A1-R08 Fabrication and Evaluation of Guide Tool for Inserting Needles to Skin Imitating Mosquito's Labium(Bio-Mimetics and Bio-Mechatronics(1) The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (2012)
2A2-F05 Analysis of Muscle synergies in Hand-Force Control(Musculoskeletal Modeling) The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (2012)
Side-faced-type Multi-fingered Haptic Interface Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (2015)
Analysis of trans-femoral prosthetic gait based on the computational modelling and the principal component analysis of six-axis force/moment Transactions of the JSME (2015)
Analysis of principal rotational motion pattern of lower limb joints during trans-femoral prosthetic gait in daily living environment Transactions of the JSME (2016)

Technical Information

Precautions

General precautions for our 3-axis Force Sensors

  • Do not drop or give a shock to the sensor.
  • Do not disassemble the sensor or it may be beyond repair.
  • Do not expose the sensor to dust or water (waterdrop).
  • Our sensor is designed to detect shear force and three components of force applied to the pressure receiving part. Be careful not to apply rotation or bending moment to the sensor.

 

<The below table shows a guide of allowable moment ranges>
Note: Use as a rough indication. The sensitivity of the sensor is not guaranteed under the situation where moment can be applied.

Model Mx(N･m) My(N･m) Mz(N･m)
USL06-H5-50N 0.7 0.7 0.4
USL06-H5-100N 0.7 0.7 0.4
USL06-H5-200N 1 1 0.4
USL06-H5-500N 2 2 0.7
USL08-H6-2KN 5 5 5
TL3B04-5KN 70 70 90
  • The guaranteed temperature range incluses daily temperature variation. However, be careful not to place the sensor under direct sunlight or it may affect the sensitivity.
  • Do not pull, pintch or step on a cable. Do not bend the cable near the sensor body.
  • Do not apply excessive load over the allowable load capacity (120% of rated capacity) when mounting.

Precautions for USL06 series

  • Fix four locations with M2 hexagon socket head bolts. 
    An uneven surface affects the characteristic and may cause a breakage. 
    The flatness of 0.01mm or below is recommended for a mounting surface of 20mm x 20mm.
  • Use a M3 screw hole at the center of the sensor to fix a specimen.
    Make sure to use a screw with the length of 4mm or shorter from the pressure receiver surface (Φ6). Using a screw longer than 4.5mm may damage a sensor.
    Do not overtighten a screw or it may damage the sensor since screwing applies rotation moment. Carefully tighten a M3 screw with appropriate force so that it does not become loose.

<Recommended ranges of tightening torque>

Model Recommended tightening torque
USL06-H5-50N 40N･cm or below
USL06-H5-100N 40N･cm or below
USL06-H5-200N 40N･cm or below
USL06-H5-500N 70N･cm or below

Setup procedure [USL06 → DSA-03A → DSS300-U]

Precautions for setup.

Connect cables; X: ch.1 Y:ch.2 Z: ch.3.
(Connect cables in the same way for following sensors; X: ch.4, Y:ch.5, Z: ch.6….).

The below 2 settings are required. Refer to the inspection report of the sensor.

Perform zeroing (auto-balance) and calibration.

Setup procedure [ USL06 → DPA-03A ]

Sensor [USL06]－ Amplifier [DPA-03A]

Install the DPA-03A control software in a computer before the setup.
Then connect the DPA-03A and a computer with a USB cable (a driver must be installed when using for the first time).
Turn on the power and start the software.
Follow the below steps to set analog output, voltage (V) = sensor rated output.

The below settings are required. Refer to the inspection report of the sensor.

When using our DSS300 for measurement software.