CPC G01R 33/093 (2013.01) [G01D 5/145 (2013.01); G01R 33/098 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A sensor device comprising:
a magnet mounting tube;
a magnet supported within the magnet mounting tube;
a sensor mounting tube;
a magnetic sensor affixed to the sensor mounting tube; and
a spring positioned around the magnet mounting tube and the sensor mounting tube such that the magnet and the magnetic sensor are surrounded by the spring,
wherein, in an instance in which a load is applied to the spring, the magnet or the magnet mounting tube is configured to translate relative the sensor mounting tube so as to induce a change in magnetic flux identified by the magnetic sensor indicative of a weight of the load.
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