Elastostatic load cell

Elastostatic force measuring device (10) having a pot-like base body (18) into which a piston (20) is inserted, wherein between the end face (24) of the piston (20) and the bottom of the base body (18) an elastomeric material is arranged, the with at least one pressure sensor (30) is in contact, wherein between the peripheral skirt of the piston and the cylindrical inner surface of the base body, a narrow annular gap (22) is formed, which is substantially completely filled with elastomeric material, wherein the cup-shaped base body (18) a mounted on its underside, an elastomeric plate (36) exhibiting pot bearing is held.