Design and Calibration of a Six-Axis Force Sensor for Docking Mechanism

Abstract:

A six-axis force sensor for docking system is presented based on the piezoelectric force sensing element. The dynamic character of the six-axis force sensor is analyzed. The natural frequency and the main vibration mode are obtained. A calibration machine with three force sources is developed for calibration of the six-axis force sensor. A calibration arm is designed for loading of the torque. Static force analysis is conducted for the calibration arm. Result show that the deformation influence of the arm can be ignored.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 667)
• Pages: 334-338
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.667.334
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Sheng Lin*, Ling Xuan Zhang, Ji Ming Shao, Chong Feng Zhang
• Keywords: Calibration Machine, Dynamic Character, Six-Axis Force Sensor

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