PRELOAD DEVICE OF A FORCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE

A preload device has a receiving pocket for receiving a force sensor. A tool engagement section is spaced apart from the receiving pocket in the direction of the longitudinal axis. At least one elastically flexible section is non-detachably arranged between the receiving pocket and at least one of at least two force introduction plates. Elastic bending of the at least one elastically flexible section through the application of forces to at least one of the force introduction plates and to the tool engagement section effects a reduction in the height of a relaxed state of the preload device to facilitate insertion of the preload device in a recess in a machine part or between multiple machine parts or in a drum.