Materials tester latching coupling device
US7004017B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N3/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A latching coupling device for material testers is provided. The coupling can be connected and disconnected without the use of tools and includes a housing and interfacer. A spring within the latching coupling device serves to center the interfacer while snapping the interfacer shoulder and end face into compressive contact. The invention is preferably used in conjunction with penetration hardness testers and includes a penetration interfacer with an angled surface.
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