US4432240A
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Elastomeric testing apparatus
Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-02
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-02-02
Abstract
Abstract In an apparatus for determining the amount of compressive force exerted on an elastomeric material, there is provided an elastomeric material retainer, compression apparatus cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer and compressive force measuring apparatus and deflection apparatus to measure the amount of compressive force exerted on the elastomeric material and the amount of compression which the elastomeric material experiences.
Inventors
- 👤 John O. Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for determining the amount of compressive force exerted on an elastomeric material of generally rectangular configuration; comprising in combination: a. a frame; b. an elongate generally rectilinear elastomeric material retainer connected to the frame having a hollowed out central area adapted to receive and retain at least partially along two sides the elastomeric material during compression; c. compression means connected to the frame cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer effective to selectively exert a predetermined amount of compressive force on the elastomeric material; d. compressive force measuring means connected to the frame having a pressure plate contactable with the elastomeric material and cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer to measure the amount of compressive force exerted on the elastomeric material; and e. deflection measuring means mounted to the frame including a deflector arm and cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer and the elastomeric material to measure the amount of compression which the elastomeric material experiences as a function of the deflector arm in response to the selective exertion of compressive force, the amount of compression being transmitted as a deflection through the deflector arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for determining the amount of compressive force exerted on an elastomeric material of generally rectangular configuration; comprising in combination: a. a frame; b. an elongate generally rectilinear elastomeric material retainer connected to the frame having a hollowed out central area adapted to receive and retain at least partially along two sides the elastomeric material during compression; c. compression means connected to the frame cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer effective to selectively exert a predetermined amount of compressive force on the elastomeric material; d. compressive force measuring means connected to the frame having a pressure plate contactable with the elastomeric material and cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer to measure the amount of compressive force exerted on the elastomeric material; and e. deflection measuring means mounted to the frame including a deflector arm and cooperative with the elastomeric material retainer and the elastomeric material to measure the amount of compression which the elastomeric material experiences as a function of the deflector arm in response to the selective exertion of compressive force, the amount of compression being transmitted as a deflection through the deflector arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the compression means further comprises a threaded press screw with a first end and an opposing second end, the first end further having a handle attached thereto to assist in exerting compressive force by turning the press screw in a predetermined direction and the second end being connected to the compressive force measuring means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the compressive force measuring means further comprises a force gauge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the compressive force measuring means further comprises a substantially closed topped, generally U-shaped member with a pressure plate extending from its lower-most portion to contact the elastomeric material and transmit the compressive force exerted by the threaded press screw thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the deflection measuring means further comprises a dial indicator cooperative with the deflector arm for measuring the amount of compression which the elastomeric material experiences as a function of the deflector arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the hollowed out central area of the elastomeric material retainer further comprises a bottom surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the bottom surface is flat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the bottom surface is grooved.
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