Infinitely adjustable stud torque-off socket assembly
AssigneeFca US LLC
InventorsMark Robert Fistler, Joseph Edward Beckham
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Abstract
A testing apparatus for torque off weld stud testing has a socket to receive a weld stud welded to a metal sheet for testing strength of the weld. A stopper is received in the socket indexing the weld stud. A nut locks the stopper in position to enable repeated socket indexing to like weld studs.
Claims14
A testing apparatus for torque off weld stud testing comprising:
- a socket including a body including a first end that is configured to receive a weld stud welded to a metal sheet;
- a stopper received in an opposite second end of the socket for indexing the weld stud;
- and
- a nut for locking the stopper in position for enabling indexing to like weld studs,
- wherein a flange that extends outward from the first end of the body is secured at the first end of the socket, the flange being configured to position a torque wrench at a distance from the metal sheet.
A method for testing a weld with a testing apparatus having a socket for receiving a weld stud welded to a metal sheet, a stopper received in the socket indexing the weld stud, and a nut for locking the stopper in position for enabling indexing to like weld studs, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing the weld stud welded to the metal sheet;
- positioning the socket onto the weld stud at a desired distance from the metal sheet;
- positioning the stopper into the socket and contacting weld stud;
- tightening the nut against the stopper at the contact position;
- positioning a torque wrench onto the socket;
- rotating the torque wrench until failure of the weld;
- and
- measuring failure torque value of the weld.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.