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Hardness tester mounting apparatus

US4312221A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 1980
Grant dateJan 26, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 28, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N3/44
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Mounting apparatus for use with a hardness tester which includes a reciprocating penetrator for measuring hardness properties of the materials to be tested. The mounting apparatus may comprise: an elongated base member having parallel upper and lower flat surfaces and provided with a hole substantially midway between the ends thereof; substantially parallel elongated shoe members attached to the base member adjacent its lower surface for contact with the material to be tested; and components for removably attaching the hardness tester to the base member so that its penetrator is disposed in the base member hole for reciprocal movement therein.

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