Master link test fixture assembly
AssigneeThe Crosby Group, Inc.
InventorGreg Gilfillan
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Abstract
A test fixture assembly for proof testing of a master link and a sling assembly. In one embodiment, the test fixture assembly includes a lift connector with a pair of opposed eyes and a pin receivable through the pair of eyes. An optional guide sleeve is receivable over the pin between the opposed eyes. A pair of opposed plates are suspended from the pin. At least a first pair of spaced apart load posts extend between the pair of opposed plates and are configured to receive a master link. For testing a sling assembly with multiple sling legs, a pivoting equalizer plate and a pair of spaced apart equalizer connectors are configured to pivotally connect to the multiple sling legs.
Claims15
A test fixture assembly for proof testing of a master link and for proof testing of a sling assembly, which test fixture assembly comprises:
- a lift connector with a pair of opposed eyes;
- a pin receivable through said pair of opposed eyes;
- a pair of opposed plates suspended from said pin;
- and
- a load support structure extending between said pair of opposed plates and configured to receive a master link;
- wherein said load support structure is at least a first pair of spaced apart load posts;
- and
- wherein a guide sleeve is receivable over said pin between said pair of opposed plates and said guide sleeve is attached to at least one of said pair of opposed plates by a clip.
A test fixture assembly for proof testing of a master link and for proof testing of a sling assembly, which test fixture assembly comprises:
- a lift connector with a pair of opposed ears having opposed eyes;
- a pin receivable through said pair of opposed eyes;
- an indexable unit assembly receivable over said pin between said pair of opposed eyes wherein said indexable unit assembly is configured to receive a master link, wherein said indexable unit assembly includes a cap ring, a load ring, a lock ring, and extending prongs.
A test fixture assembly for proof testing of a master link and for proof testing of a sling assembly, which test fixture assembly comprises:
- a lift connector with a pair of opposed eyes;
- a pin receivable through said pair of opposed eyes;
- a pair of opposed plates suspended from said pin;
- and
- a load support structure extending between said pair of opposed plates configured to receive a master link, wherein said load support structure is at least a first pair of spaced apart load posts and wherein said first pair of spaced apart load posts are removably retained in said pair of opposed plates by clips.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.