Portable in-field engine tester
US5243851A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M15/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a free standing engine tester that can be fabricated of el stock and vehicle parts available in forward military areas where it is used. The tester has a vehicle transmission and "final drive" power take off units mounted to a frame, and the final drive units contain braking mechanisms by which a load can be applied to the engine. The engine and transmission are mounted on a frame whose configuration and low center of gravity prevent engine torque from tipping the tester. A winch mounted to the frame has a hand operated crank by which a person using the tester can sufficiently tension a brake actuation cable engaged to the braking mechanisms so that a stall load can be applied to the engine.
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