Consistometer
US4565089A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N3/48
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved consistometer has a vertically-movable rod for imparting a precisely-measurable amount of energy on initial impact to a dough sample. Simultaneously, a precise measurement of vertical drop is obtained from a cooperating dial displacement indicator. The dial indicator has a vertical arm which is displaced by a horizontal disk fixed to the rod. A collar retains the rod in a first position; removal of the collar permits the rod to drop. After initial impact, further displacement of the rod is measured over a fixed time interval. Comparison of displacement of various dough samples thus indicates their relative consistencies. The rod has interchangeable penetrating rod end elements, to accommodate various types of dough.
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