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Hydrostatic self-aligning axial/torsional mechanism

US4928532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1989
Grant dateMay 29, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/388
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a self-aligning axial/torsional loading mechanism for testing the strength of brittle materials which are sensitive to bending moments. Disposed inside said self-aligning loading mechanism is a frictionless hydrostatic ball joint with a flexure ring to accommodate torsional loads through said ball joint.

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