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Drop test apparatus

US8453491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2011
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M7/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drop test apparatus performs a drop test on a product. The drop test apparatus includes a drop control module and a support module. The drop control module includes a bottom plate and a support beam substantially perpendicularly attached to the bottom plate. The support module is attached at a predetermined height to the support beam and includes a lever for detecting whether the product is placed in a desired position. A support panel is disposed at a first end of the lever for supporting the product. A second end of the lever is under a predetermined force for maintaining the lever in a balanced state when the product is placed in the desired position.

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