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Extensometer structure

US5712430A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1996
Grant dateJan 27, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2203/0617
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An extensometer structure for an extensometer includes a first extension arm, a second extension arm and a rigid support. A first hinge assembly joins the first extension arm to the rigid support. The first hinge assembly has a first pivot axis that allows the first extension arm to pivot relative to the rigid support about the pivot axis. A second hinge assembly joins the second extension arm to the rigid support. The second hinge assembly has a second pivot axis allowing the second extension arm to pivot relative to the rigid support about the second pivot axis.

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