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Apparatus for testing bending strength

US7516644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2006
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N3/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for testing bending strength is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a load-supporting platform, a motor, and a control part. The load-supporting platform is mounted on the frame. The load-supporting platform includes a vessel configured for receiving a hand-held device. The motor includes a piston. A piston head is mounted on one end of the piston for impacting the vessel. The piston head includes a convex face oriented to face the vessel. The control part is configured for controlling the piston to move up and down repeatedly. The apparatus can be used to test a hand-held device's bending strength conveniently.

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