Definition & axiom
⚠ Conflicts with the ISO 15926-4 primary definition
Label (EN)
load cell
Label (PT-BR)
Definition (EN)
Definition (PT-BR)
Semi-formal axiom (Aristotelian)
Axiom type
LLM classification basis: function-based → ≡
Load cell identity is defined by its designed function to convert mechanical force into an electrical signal for measurement purposes, regardless of the physical sensing mechanism (strain gauge, piezoelectric, hydraulic, etc.). The various subtypes show different constructive implementations of the same functional identity.
Validation status
Why primitive (necessary only)
Reviewer notes
FOL theory & disjointness
First-order logic theory (generated)
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Disjoint with
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Axiomatization steps
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Identity-Giving Function
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ForceToElectricalTransductionFunction → ForceToElectricalTransductionProcess ⊑ MeasurementProcess
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COPI-Core operation
MeasurementProcess via process parent MeasurementProcess
LLM rationale:
All definitions consistently identify force-to-electrical signal conversion as the identity-giving function. This distinguishes load cells from other force measuring devices that may use purely mechanical indication or other output modalities.
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Genus Proximus
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Instrument · Assembly
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Genus (genus proximum)
Most specific superclass — may be a domain class like "Valve" or an IOF-Core root.
BFO/IOF-Core Root
bfo:Object branch
bfo:ObjectAggregate branch
bfo:ImmaterialEntity branch
LLM rationale:
Load cell is consistently described as a measuring/detecting device across all sources. While 'transducer' appears in definitions, it's more of a functional descriptor than a structural classification. The numerous subtypes (strain gauge, piezoelectric, hydraulic variants) indicate internal complexity warranting Assembly classification under the Instrument genus, which best captures its measurement equipment nature.
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Differentia Specifica
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∃bearerOf.ForceToElectricalTransductionFunction ⊓ ∃participatesIn.ForceToElectricalTransductionProcess
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Conditions that distinguish
Load Cell
from sibling classes under genus
Instrument.
Only what is not already entailed by the genus.
Differentia expression
Differentia (natural language)
LLM rationale:
The differentia captures the specific transduction function (force to electrical signal) that distinguishes load cells from other instruments. The input/output specification is essential as it defines the measurement domain and signal type.
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Necessary Parts
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no necessary parts
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Consider part-whole relations beyond subsumption:
hasComponentPartAtAllTimes (universal, structurally essential)
· hasComponentPartAtSomeTime (contingent, optional component)
LLM rationale:
These parts represent the minimum necessary components for force-to-electrical transduction functionality. Specific implementations vary (strain gauge vs. piezoelectric vs. hydraulic) but these functional elements are universal.
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Process Participation Signature ⟨I, O, T⟩
✓ done
∅ → InformationContentEntity
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Inputs (I)
Outputs (O)
Transformation (T)
LLM rationale:
Load cells have a single force input and single electrical signal output with a defined proportional relationship, distinguishing them from other measurement transducers.
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Alternative labels
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Synonyms / alternative labels (comma-separated) — skos:altLabel
Language auto-detected on export (PT if the label contains accents, EN otherwise).
Properties as BFO qualities
0 of 12 selected
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Select which CFIHOS/DEXPI properties inhere in every instance of Load Cell as
bfo:Quality subclasses.
Each selected property →
:LoadCellQuality ⊑ bfo:Quality, inheres in :LoadCell
Custom axioms
none
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Axioms not produced by the pipeline. Each is appended verbatim as an
rdfs:subClassOf restriction on Load Cell.
Write the restriction block in Turtle syntax (without the leading
rdfs:subClassOf).
Example: [ owl:onProperty :hasPart ; owl:someValuesFrom :Wellhead ]
Cross-standard divergences
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