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Weathering testing system

US4843893A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateDec 10, 1987
Grant dateJul 4, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N17/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A testing system for determining accelerated weathering characteristics of various items such as fabrics and paint samples. Rack means are provided for carrying samples to be tested. A source of irradiation of the inner-facing surfaces of the samples carried on the rack is also provided, along with a blower system for directing a stream of air through the rack. In accordance with this invention, a generally conical member is positioned in the stream of air to redirect the stream outwardly in a generally conical flow path. The generally conical flow path is positioned by the conical member to flow across the inner-facing surfaces of the samples carried on the rack.

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