System, method and apparatus for generating randomly aligned fiber beards for object evaluation
AssigneeTexas Tech University System
InventorBrendan Kelly
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a system, apparatus and method for generating randomly aligned fiber beards for evaluation. The system comprises abase and an x-axis frame member couples to and is positioned parallel to the base. A y-axis frame member is couple to and positioned perpendicular to the base. A sample plate is removably coupled to the y-axis frame member and defines one or more holes. A fiber clamp couples to and is movable by the x-axis frame member perpendicularly to the sample plate.
Claims11
A system for generating randomly aligned fiber beards for evaluation, comprising:
- a base;
- an x-axis frame member coupled to and positioned parallel to the base;
- a y-axis frame member coupled to and positioned perpendicular to the base;
- a sample plate removably coupled to the y-axis frame member and defining one or more holes;
- and
- a fiber clamp comprising interchangeable teeth, wherein the fiber clamp is coupled to and movable by the x-axis frame member in a direction perpendicular to a face of the sample plate.
A method of generating randomly aligned fiber beards for evaluation, comprising:
- providing a sample plate defining holes;
- providing a pressure arm;
- placing a sample between the sample plate and the pressure arm;
- moving the pressure arm to press the sample against the sample plate to cause portions of the sample to bulge from the holes of the sample plate;
- moving a fiber clamp perpendicularly relative to the sample plate and causing the fiber clamp to clamp against the bulges of the sample;
- and
- moving the fiber clamp to extrude fibers from the bulge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.