Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of dynamometrically measuring the tension force in a line subjected to static or moving tension comprising, in combination: A. deflecting a portion of said line to produce two branches each forming a deflection angle Alpha with the axis of the adjacent, non-deflected line, B. providing a pair of articulated deflection bars each parallel and equal in length to one said branch and joined by a deflection member in contact with and biased by the deflected portion of said line, C. maintaining each deflection bar parallel to the corresponding branch regardless of variations in tension in said line, and D. measuring the axial force exerted in at least one said deflection bar as a result of the biasing force of said deflected portion as it varies under tension.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of dynamometrically measuring the tension force in a line subjected to static or moving tension comprising, in combination: A. deflecting a portion of said line to produce two branches each forming a deflection angle Alpha with the axis of the adjacent, non-deflected line, B. providing a pair of articulated deflection bars each parallel and equal in length to one said branch and joined by a deflection member in contact with and biased by the deflected portion of said line, C. maintaining each deflection bar parallel to the corresponding branch regardless of variations in tension in said line, and D. measuring the axial force exerted in at least one said deflection bar as a result of the biasing force of said deflected portion as it varies under tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
one said arm being of fixed length equal to the length of one branch of said deflected portion and maintained parallel to said one branch,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
one said arm being of fixed length equal to the length of one branch of said deflected portion and maintained parallel to said one branch,
Claim 5
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for measuring the actual tension force exerted in a line subjected to static or moving tension comprising, in combination: A. means for deflecting a portion of the line to produce two branches each forming a deflection angle Alpha with the axis of the adjacent, non-deflected line, B. a pair of deflection arms journalled together at one end with a deflection roll and each pivoted at opposite ends thereof spaced coextensively with the deflected portion of the line,
Claim 6
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for measuring the actual tension force exerted in a line subjected to static or moving tension comprising, in combination: A. means for deflecting a portion of the line to produce two branches each forming a deflection angle Alpha with the axis of the adjacent, non-deflected line, B. a pair of deflection arms journalled together at one end with a deflection roll and each pivoted at opposite ends thereof spaced coextensively with the deflected portion of the line,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2 for use as a torsiometer wherein said means for deflecting a portion of the line includes a transmission wheel mounted adjacent one side of said deflection roll and a free roll mounted adjacent the opposite side of said deflection roll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
the other said arm being maintained parallel to the other branch of said deflected portion and carrying an axially mounted dynamometer, whereby the angle between the two deflection bars is maintained equal to the deflection angle Alpha regardless of the tension exerted in the line, and C. means for monitoring signals from said dynamometer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
the other said arm being maintained parallel to the other branch of said deflected portion and carrying an axially mounted dynamometer, whereby the angle between the two deflection bars is maintained equal to the deflection angle Alpha regardless of the tension exerted in the line, and C. means for monitoring signals from said dynamometer.