Footwear testing apparatus and method
US4432223A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1982 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/36
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Footwear is tested and evaluated by apparatus which is capable of simulat the actual wearing thereof under various environmental conditions. The apparatus includes a leg pylon and artificial foot which are moved as a unit by apparatus which duplicates the motion of the knee and ankle of an individual. The artificial foot, on which the footwear to be tested is mounted, may be provided with various sensors or condition simulators.
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