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Rheometer die assembly

US4953406A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1989
Grant dateSep 4, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 2, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/445
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rheometer die assembly includes a lower oscillating or rotating die adapted for engagement with a stationary upper die. The lower die has an O-ring circumferentially positioned about a top surface thereof and in alignment with an annular planar sealing surface in the upper die. Engagement between the sealing surface and the O-ring defines a cavity between the two dies. A groove about a circumferential edge surface of the lower die is exposed when that die is received in a holder, such groove accepting the insertion of a tool for removing the die from the holder.

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