Stress test apparatus for hinge
US8291774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/0037
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stress test apparatus used for testing torque between a top portion and a bottom portion of an electronic device. The stress test apparatus includes a console, a rotary table, a lifting pole, a traversing arm, a securing fixture and torque sensor. The rotary table is located on the console for retaining the bottom portion. The lifting pole extends from the console. The traversing arm is gearingly engaged to the lifting pole to adjust a height of the traversing arm relative to the console. The securing fixture clasps the top portion of the electronic device. The torque sensor is fixed between the traversing arm and the securing fixture. The bottom portion is rotated relative to the top portion with rotation of the rotary table, and the torque sensor is capable of detecting needed for rotating the top portion relative to the bottom portion.
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