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Quality control method

US4489617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1982
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L5/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of testing an assembly which is adapted to move in a predetermined motion through a cycle including the steps of applying a controlled force to the assembly, dividing each cycle of the assembly into a plurality of increments, sensing the force applied to the assembly during each increment, sensing the difference between the highest force and the lowest force sensed during a particular increment, setting a differential force limit for a particular increment and comparing the sensed difference between the highest and lowest force sensed during a particular increment with the set differential force limit and generating a first signal representative of an unacceptable assembly if the sensed differential force is not within the differential force limit.

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