Figure 6From: Thrust measurement and thrust balance development at DLR’s electric propulsion test facilityAssembly sketch of the main components of the DEPB device. The eddy current brake not shown here. Parts: 1 thruster platform; 2 housing top plate; 3 upper moving platform; 4 housing frame; 5 flexible bearing rod assembly; 6 weigh cell; 7 weigh cell supporting frame; 8 calibration stage assembly; 9 Force transmission piece with screw; 10 base plate; 11 contact piece; 12 connection stud to thruster platformBack to article page