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Method and apparatus for testing air filters and the like

US4279508A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 1979
Grant dateJul 21, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 29, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/88
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for testing paper air filters and the like for leaks or holes comprises an arrangement for positioning an electric lamp on one side of the filter to provide a bright light and inspecting the filter for holes by observing it from the opposite side. A motor is provided for moving the light to selected positions along the filter. The inspection of the filter is effected by use of an electronic light image intensifier which makes possible the quick and reliable detection of very small holes in the paper.

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