Adjustable wedge washer
US6099223A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/936
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The subject invention relates to an adjustable wedge washer to be used in connection with various material testing machines which are used to mechanically test the strength of bolts, screws and other types of fasteners. The subject adjustable wedge washer includes two wedge washers being joined together mechanically with a snap ring so that they are not separable. The wedge washers then rotate relative to each other to form a variable testing angle relative to the fastener.
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