Apparatus and method for pressurized oxygen bulb curing and testing
US6722184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/186
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for testing one or more glass light bulbs assembled into a sub-assembly for cracks. The apparatus comprises a chamber having an enclosed hollow interior and a door that is adapted to open and close to either allow access to the hollow interior or to seal the hollow interior; a test tray assembly having a plurality of compartments for receiving and holding a plurality of glass light bulbs and sub-assemblies to be tested, said tray assembly adapted and dimensioned to be placed into and enclosed by said chamber; a control assembly for controlling the introduction of oxygen into said chamber; and a source of pressurized oxygen connected to said chamber to supply oxygen under pressure to said chamber under the control of said control assembly.
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