Testing machine with actuator and column brace
AssigneeMTS Systems Corporation
InventorsPaul Carroll, Dmitrii Pokhil, Byron Saari
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Abstract
A testing machine includes a base, at least a pair of columns joined to the base and a crosshead joined to the columns at a location spaced apart from the base. At least a pair of specimen holders are provided. A first specimen holder is supported by the crosshead and faces the base, and a second specimen holder is supported by the base, the base being that portion joined to each of the columns closest to the crosshead. An actuator connected in series between one of the specimen holders and the corresponding base or crosshead. A brace connected to each of the columns and spanning between the columns, the brace being connected to each of the columns at a location along a length thereof between the base and the crosshead.
Claims21
A testing machine comprising:
- a column connector;
- a base;
- at least a pair of columns joined to the column connector and extending through the base;
- a crosshead joined to the columns at a location spaced apart from the base;
- at least a pair of specimen holders, wherein a first specimen holder is supported by the crosshead and faces the base, and a second specimen holder is disposed between the first specimen holder and the base;
- an actuator connected to one of the specimen holders;
- and
- a brace connected to each of the columns and spanning between and structurally joining the columns, the brace being connected to each of the columns at a location along a length thereof between the base and the crosshead.
A testing machine comprising:
- a column connector;
- a base;
- at least a pair of columns joined to the column connector and extending through the base;
- a crosshead joined to the columns at a location spaced apart from the base;
- at least a pair of specimen holders, wherein a first specimen holder is supported by the crosshead and faces the base, and a second specimen holder is disposed between the first specimen holder and the base;
- an actuator connected to one of the specimen holders;
- and
- a brace assembly connected to each of the columns at a location along a length of each column between the base and the crosshead, the brace assembly spanning between the columns so as to structurally couple the columns together.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.