Weathering testing system
US4957011A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S236/09
- 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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