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Microtesting rig with variable compliance loading fibers for measuring mechanical properties of small specimens

US8297130B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2009
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a microtesting rig for measuring mechanical properties of small specimens. The rig includes a microsized specimen positioned on a mounting block, an interchangeable contact tip connected with an actuator and configured for contact with the microsized specimen, and a magnifying imaging system for imaging the microsized specimen. The contact tip may be a fiber platen for compression testing or a fiber grip for tension testing.

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