Fiber snubbing clamp using magnetic gripping action
US8991263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2203/028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device, assembly and method for clamping single fibers that utilizes snubbing surfaces simultaneously with magnetic gripping action are described. The device can be fabricated at miniature sizes with very low mass and volume, which are desirable requirements for testing of small fibers in highly sensitive force-transducing load frames. Advantageously, the combined use of snubbing surfaces and magnetic gripping greatly reduces the probability of slippage or fiber failure at the grip during testing.
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