System, method, and apparatus for automating specimen testing
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsAdrian Riddick, Daniel Chouinard, Brian Salem, Christopher Hines
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Abstract
Described is a test head for a residual seal force (RSF) testing system. The test head includes a housing, an anvil, and a ball roller assembly. The housing defines a first cavity and the anvil is positioned at least partially within the first cavity. The ball roller assembly is configured to provide a point of contact between the housing and the anvil during a RSF test. The test head may further comprise a retaining ring configured to maintain the anvil at least partially within the first cavity.
Claims26
A test head for a residual seal force (RSF) testing system, the test head comprising:
- a housing defining a first cavity;
- an anvil positioned at least partially within the first cavity;
- a ball roller assembly configured to provide a point of contact between the housing and the anvil during a RSF test, wherein the ball roller assembly comprises a plurality of ball bearings;
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- a retaining ring configured to maintain the anvil at least partially within the first cavity.
A test head for a residual seal force (RSF) testing system, the test head comprising:
- a first housing defining a first cavity;
- a second housing defining a second cavity, wherein the second housing is positioned at least partially within the first cavity and is configured to move in a planar motion relative to the first housing;
- an anvil positioned at least partially within the second cavity and configured to pivot radially relative to the second housing;
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- a ball roller assembly coupled to the anvil, wherein the anvil is configured to pivot radially relative to the second housing via the ball roller assembly.
A testing system for performing a residual seal force (RSF) test, the testing system comprising:
- a column supported by a base structure;
- a load cell supported by said column, wherein the load cell is configured to move along the column toward and away from the base structure via a crosshead;
- a base plate supported by the base structure and configured to support a specimen;
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- a test head operably coupled to the load cell, wherein the test head comprises:
- a housing defining a first cavity;
- an anvil positioned at least partially within the first cavity;
- a ball roller assembly configured to provide a point of contact between the housing and the anvil during a RSF test, wherein the ball roller assembly comprises a plurality of ball bearings;
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- a retaining ring configured to maintain the anvil at least partially within the first cavity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.