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Apparatus for docking a floating test stage in a terrestrial base

US6441607B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2887
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for docking a floating test stage with integrated testing equipment to a predetermined position relative to a terrestrial base is described. The system includes a cylinder for docking the test stage to the predetermined position and a vibration isolation system for isolating the test stage when it is floating over the base. The system also includes a handling unit indexed to the predetermined position for loading and unloading samples on the test stage.

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