Apparatus and methods for material testing configured to apply a releasable clamping force to secure a crosshead
US11913914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/0452
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example material testing apparatus includes: guide means; sample holding means for holding a sample; force means for applying force to the sample; a crosshead arranged to support at least a portion of one or both of the sample holding means and the force means, wherein the crosshead is moveable about the guide means; automated clamping means configured to apply a releasable clamping force between the guide means and the crosshead to secure the crosshead at a location with respect to the guide means, and a controller configured to control the automated clamping means to apply the clamping force between the guide means and the crosshead.
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