US4012870A
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Apparatus for measuring and changing vibration frequency of metal B
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-25
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Granted: 1977-03-22
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Expires: 1995-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A method of measuring and, where necessary, modifying the natural vibration frequency of a metal bar, more especially a ferromagnetic bar, comprising freely suspending the bar in a constant magnetic field, subjecting the bar to action from outside to make it vibrate and detecting the resulting vibration frequency. There is also provided apparatus for carrying out the method, which comprises a vertical insulating cylinder, at the center of which the bar is kept freely suspended by a pneumatic device, means intended to make the bar vibrate, a solenoid which establishes a constant magnetic field and at the terminals of which the vibration frequency of the bar is detected, and a selective amplifier connected to the terminals of the solenoid.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel G. Berniere
- 👤 Didier M. Beaudet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:58
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/04; G01N29/12; G01H; G01H13/00; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/12; G01R33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for measuring the natural vibration frequency of a ferromagnetic metal bar comprising a vertical insulating cylinder (2); pneumatic means to freely suspend the bar at the center of the cylinder (2) including a compressed air source (6) of constant adjustable output in pressure, a distribution block (5) connected to the lower part of the insulating cylinder (2), a connecting element (7) formed with an inner cavity (8), a central air inlet nozzle (9) connected to the compressed air source, the lower end of the insulating cylinder (2) and the upper end of the central air inlet nozzle (9) opening directly into the cavity, the cavity (8) being situated in the extension of the insulating cylinder (2) and connected to the compressed air source by said central nozzle, and at least one lateral exhaust nozzle (10, 50) in pneumatic communication with cavity (8) the pressure within the cavity defining the equilibrium position of the bar; vibration application means (53, 54, 55; 57, 58; 3, 4) acting on the bar (1) to cause the bar to vibrate; a solenoid (40) which establishes a constant magnetic field, the terminals (41, 42) of the solenoid having the vibration frequency of the bar superimposed thereon for the detection thereof; and a selective amplifier (43, 44) connected to the terminals (41, 42) of the solenoid (40).
Claim 2
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for measuring the natural vibration frequency of a ferromagnetic metal bar comprising a vertical insulating cylinder (2); pneumatic means to freely suspend the bar at the center of the cylinder (2) including a compressed air source (6) of constant adjustable output in pressure, a distribution block (5) connected to the lower part of the insulating cylinder (2), a connecting element (7) formed with an inner cavity (8), a central air inlet nozzle (9) connected to the compressed air source, the lower end of the insulating cylinder (2) and the upper end of the central air inlet nozzle (9) opening directly into the cavity, the cavity (8) being situated in the extension of the insulating cylinder (2) and connected to the compressed air source by said central nozzle, and at least one lateral exhaust nozzle (10, 50) in pneumatic communication with cavity (8) the pressure within the cavity defining the equilibrium position of the bar; vibration application means (53, 54, 55; 57, 58; 3, 4) acting on the bar (1) to cause the bar to vibrate; a solenoid (40) which establishes a constant magnetic field, the terminals (41, 42) of the solenoid having the vibration frequency of the bar superimposed thereon for the detection thereof; and a selective amplifier (43, 44) connected to the terminals (41, 42) of the solenoid (40).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cavity (8) formed in the connecting element (7) is circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising frequency measuring means (56) connected to the terminals of the selected amplifier to directly measure the vibration frequency of the bar (1).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the frequency-measuring means is a frequency-meter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the frequency-measuring means is a chronometer which measures the time necessary for counting a predetermined number of passages through zero of the signal appearing at the terminals of the first solenoid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means causing the bar to vibrate are in the form of a hammer (53) which strikes the upper end of the bar (1), and wherein the central nozzle comprises means (52) for limiting the downward stroke of the bar under the action of the hammer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein said stroke-limiting means are in the form of an elbow bend in the central nozzle, and an elastic stop (52) located at the base of the nozzle at the bend thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the means causing the bar to vibrate are a second solenoid (57) surrounding the first solenoid, and a pulse generator (58) which delivers an extremely brief impulse of high intensity connected to the second solenoid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 and additionally comprising means to modify the bar and hence modifying its vibration frequency to bring it to the desired value, wherein the means causing the bar to vibrate are an abrasive tool (3, 4); a comparator (48) is provided, connected to the selective amplifier (43, 44) and comparing the measured value of the frequency with a signal representing said desired value, the output signal of the comparator controlling the interaction between the tool and the end of the bar by, selectively, controlling the supply of compressed air to, or from said cavity (8).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein said abrasive tool (3, 4) comprises a grinding wheel rotating in a horizontal plane and arranged near the upper end of the vertical insulating cylinder (2).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9, further comprising controlled valve means (35), connected and controlled by the output from said comparator (48) having pneumatic communication with said cavity (8).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the distribution block (5) is formed with a central cavity (11); the lower end of the central nozzle (9) opens into the central cavity; a first lateral cavity (13) connected to the compressed air source (6) and in pneumatic communication with said central cavity (11) compressed air flow regulating means (18) controlling the flow of compressed air from said source to said first lateral cavity (13); a second lateral cavity (21) formed in the distribution block (5) and in pneumatic communication with the lateral nozzle (10) and with the exhaust from said apparatus; and a flow regulating means (22) between said second lateral cavity (21) and the exhaust.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein the flow-regulating means are in the form of point screws.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the solenoid (40) is mounted on the lower part of the insulating cylinder (2) in a position corresponding to the upper position of the bar, and wherein the lateral nozzle (10, 40) opens in a position which defines the lower position of the bar.
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