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Synthetic turf testing apparatus

US10983037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Polytex Sportbeläge Produktions-GmbH · DE
Labosport International · FR

Inventors

Stephan SICK · Willich, DE
Bernd JANSEN · Nettetal, DE
Ivo LOHR · Kempen, DE
Dirk SANDER · Kerken, DE
Pascal Haxaire · Remiremont, FR
Loïc Dreau · Allonnes, FR
Roberto Armeni · Brivio, IT
Aurelien Le Blan · Le Mans, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 29, 2017
Grant date	Apr 20, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2203/0246
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A synthetic turf testing apparatus includes a test element, wherein the test element has a contact surface for contacting a synthetic turf surface, wherein the test element includes a temperature sensor for measuring a time dependent surface temperature of the contact surface; a pedestal attached to the test element, wherein the pedestal is configured for applying force to the test element; a carriage for translating the pedestal along a translational path; a guide structure for supporting the carriage and guiding the carriage along the translational path; and an actuator for moving the carriage relative to the guide structure.

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