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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2008
Charles J. Gagliano, Hilliard, OH (US);
Charles J. Gagliano, Hilliard, OH (US);
Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided to facilitate measurement of forces acting on locations connecting a subframe portion and a body portion of a vehicle, such devices and methods include mount devices having an inner member, an outer member, at least one sensor, a sleeve and an annular member. The sensor is disposed within an annular chamber formed between the inner member and the outer member. The sensor is attached to at least one of the inner member and the outer member. The sensor is configured to measure force exerted on the mount device during use of a vehicle. Vehicles including these mount devices are also provided.