Multi-scale & three-axis sensing tensile testing apparatus
US7681459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/0647
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tensile testing apparatus is provided, and generally includes an X-Y automated stage, and a first specimen holder for holding and transferring force to a specimen to a first portion of a specimen. The first specimen holder is operatively supported by the X-Y automated stage. A Z-automated stage, a multi-function nanotensile transducer head assembly, and a second specimen holder for holding and transferring force to a second portion of the specimen is further provided. The second specimen holder is operatively linked to the Z-automated stage via the nanotensile transducer head assembly. Variable displacement modalities, and non-Z alignment assessment and adjustment are enabled by the multi-function nanotensile transducer head assembly, as well as the X, Y, and Z automated stages.
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