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Temperature reduction fixture for accelerated weathering test apparatus

US7174781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2005
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N17/004
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An accelerated weathering test apparatus of the type used to concentrate solar radiation upon test specimens including a fixture connected to a target board including a frame spaced from the target board a predetermined distance by a plurality of stand-offs and having at least one opening defined therein and a transparent element connected to the frame in alignment with each at least one opening in a covering orientation such that the solar radiation from a reflecting solar concentrator impinges upon the test specimens. The predetermined distance is configured such that the frame functions as an extension of a deflector and an operating temperature of the test specimens is shielded from external influences.

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