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| 7770464 | Device for dynamically load testing a sample The invention is a device for dynamically load testing a sample that comprises a bearing, to which the sample can be directly or indirectly connected in a detachable manner, as well as a counter-bearing that can be effectively connected to the sample by means of at ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7509873 | Method and apparatus for failure probability density function determination A coupon fabrication with defined distortion in the form of marceled fibers and test protocol is employed to determine the shape of the failure probability density curve to improve the analyses of the risk of fiber distortion anomalies in composite structures. This ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7353715 | System, apparatus and method for testing under applied and reduced loads A system which cyclically applies and reduces a load on a test specimen and which can use an apparatus comprising: (a) a frame; (b) a load adjusting section having a fluidic mechanical muscle that contracts and extends in length to cyclically apply and reduce a load... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7342665 | System and method for control of paint thickness The invention is directed to a system and method for implementing process control for paint thickness using sonic NDE techniques. The system may, for example, generate ultrasound waves in a test object during the manufacturing process. A detector such as an interfer... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7286241 | System and method for high-speed laser detection of ultrasound A system and method for laser light amplification provides amplification of a laser light beam emitted from a laser light source as low-amplification seed laser light signal. The low-amplification seed laser light signal is transmitted to an amplification component.... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7213461 | Torsional shaker apparatus for inspecting rotatable power generation machinery Apparatus for applying torsional vibration to a rotating machine is provided. In one exemplary embodiment the apparatus includes a permanent magnet machine (12) connected to the rotating machine (22) and configured to generate a three-phase AC output v... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208749 | System and method for locating and positioning an ultrasonic signal generator for testing purposes The invention is directed to an ultrasonic testing system. The system tests a manufactured part for various physical attributes, including specific flaws, defects, or composition of materials. The part can be housed in a gantry system that holds the part stable. An ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204152 | Apparatus and method for fatigue testing A method of simulating life of a rotor blade mounting feature mounted in a complementary rotor disc mounting feature comprises the steps of providing two specimen mounting features (37) each having portions defining pressure faces matching in profile respecti... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7165465 | Dynamic load fixture for application of torsion loads for rotary mechanical systems A dynamic load fixture (DLF) applies a torsion load to a unit under test (UUT) to achieve the demanding aerodynamic load exposures encountered by a control actuation system (CAS) in flight. Instead of fixing the end of the torsion bar, the DLF controls the applicati... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7038790 | Method and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplification The present invention detects ultrasonic displacements includes a detection laser to generate a first pulsed laser beam to detect the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. Collection optics to collect phase modulated light from the first pulse... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6957585 | Thread wear gauge for coil threads A thread wear gauge for coil threads. Coil threads have a nominal new thread profile that offers a substantial load bearing area. The thread wear gauge has a gauging thread with a silhouette that permits it to threadably engage with a coil thread that has been worn ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6935187 | Test method for assessing thermal mechanical fatigue performance of a test material A test method for testing the thermal mechanical fatigue performance of a test material includes preparing a test specimen of the test material, wherein the test specimen has a base, and a rib extending outwardly from the base. The test specimen is thermally cycled ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6321596 | System and method for measuring and controlling rotation of coiled tubing The present invention, in certain embodiments, discloses an apparatus for determining characteristics of coiled tubing that is run in and out of a bore, e.g. a wellbore, for calculating fatigue life of the coiled tubing, the apparatus having a reel struct... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6134971 | Stress induced voltage fluctuation for measuring stress and strain in materials The present invention is a novel electronic technique that detects stress/strain in any conductive or semiconductive material. The technique is based on passing a current through the material of interest and analyzing the low frequency voltage fluctuation... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5881971 | Monitoring systems for detecting failures in fly-by-wire aircraft flight control systems A monitoring system for detecting failures, or impending failures, in subsystems of a fly-by-wire primary flight control system of an aircraft. The system monitor a critical variable of at least two controllers acting in concert, in real time. Differences... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5852246 | Process for the adaptive actual-value correction in fatigue strength tests A process is provided for the adaptive actual-value correction during fatigue strength tests in which a deviation of the actual value from the desired value is determined and by means of a change of the desired-value indication to a desired correction val... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5719339 | Magnetostrictive, mass isolated, non-resonant, high frequency/low frequency mechanical test system A mechanical test system is provided comprising a primary actuator arranged so as to create mechanical movement of a first specimen holder along an axis of actuation and an oppositely oriented secondary actuator arranged so as to create mechanical movemen... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5544530 | Assembly suitable for life testing a multi-dimensional force transducer A test assembly suitable for life testing a computer pointing stick includes a rigid shaft that is rotated by a motor and a mounting mechanism for holding and positioning the pointing stick under test in a coaxial relationship with the rigid shaft. A cant... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5476009 | Method and apparatus for determining material fatigue by measuring damping factors The fatigue integrity of metallic materials may be determined by either one of two methods. In a first method, an impulse of energy is introduced into the metallic material, such as by striking the metallic material, and the induced vibration is sensed an... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5423223 | Fatigue detection in steel using squid magnetometry The magnetoelectric coefficient in iron-based alloys has a stress value of about 0.6 of that of the elastic limit. A reversal in sign is caused by structural phase slip which is the basis for the onset of metal fatigue. Based on this phenomenon, a method ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5396804 | Apparatus and method for force-controlled fatigue testing An apparatus and method for force-controlled fatigue testing of a specimen or material. A driver is used to generate a load force which is applied to the test specimen. Physical property changes of the test specimen are measured over time and a feedback s... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5182950 | Tension type dynamic viscoelasticity measuring apparatus Apparatus for applying an optimal tension exceeding alternating forces to a specimen being measured by automatically detecting saturation of a relaxation phenomenon that has occurred in the specimen when the dynamic viscoelasticity of the specimen is meas... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5154085 | Tension type dynamic viscoelasticity measuring apparatus A tension type dynamic viscoelasticity measuring apparatus composed of a strain detector for detecting changes in length of a specimen, an electromagnetic force generator for applying a force to the specimen, a moving mechanism for moving the electromagne... | 10/13/1992 |
| 4869111 | Cyclic fatigue testing apparatus A cyclic fatigue testing apparatus intended for testing the cyclic fatigue of samples such as ceramic or the like, in which it comprises a vibration plate assembly comprising a flex plate provided with piezoelectric element layer(s) on at least one surfac... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4355538 | Exo-electron non-destructive test device and method A non-destructive testing device and method is provided wherein a test piece is held in a test stand located in a test enclosure. The test enclosure is evacuated. The test stand and test piece held therein is then vibrated, immediately after which the tes... | 10/26/1982 |
| 4289037 | Method of stress grading timber, and machine for stress grading timber The invention provides a method of stress grading timber, and a timber stress grading machine. The method and machine involve continuously moving a length of timber and stressing the moving length by applying a transverse load thereto. The length is suppo... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4103541 | Method of and a device for measuring a relaxation phenomenon A method of measurement of relaxation phenomena, in which input signals representing a relaxation phenomenon are recorded at equal intervals for logarithmic values of time. A measuring device for relaxation phenomena which comprises a logarithmic time pul... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4102180 | Slide fastener endurance tester An apparatus and method for testing the mechanical endurance of a slide fener by determining the number of cycles of opening and closing which the slide fastener is capable of undergoing while being subjected to preselected degrees of loading in both the... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4056973 | Testing viscoelastic solids An apparatus and method for testing viscoelastic solids, such as tire cord. The apparatus includes: holding means, pretension means, first and second displacement generators, and mechanical-electrical transforming means. The holding means holds the materi... | 11/08/1977 |
| 4019375 | Means for inducing vibration in an airfoil An apparatus for inducing vibratory oscillations in an airfoil is provided to simulate the dynamic aeroelastic interaction between the airfoil and a gas flow field. The apparatus includes first means for supporting the airfoil during inducement of the vib... | 04/26/1977 |
| 4010679 | Piezoelectric transducer sensor for use in a press A piezoelectric transducer is positioned on a member of a power press subject to stress under dynamic conditions. A ball joint bracket means fixes and maintains the transducer on the member parallel with the direction of force and with the faces of the pi... | 03/08/1977 |
| 3969930 | Testing viscoelastic solids An apparatus and method for testing viscoelastic solids, such as tire cord. The apparatus includes: a holding means, a pretension means, a displacement generator, and a mechanical-electrical transforming means. The holding means holds the material in a pr... | 07/20/1976 |
| 3945242 | Method of measuring dynamic characteristics of materials and device for effecting same The method of measuring dynamic characteristics of materials consists in obtaining, in the course of measurement, a control current which ensures oscillations of a specimen of a material at a preset amplitude and frequency. Then, real and imaginary compon... | 03/23/1976 |
| 3937071 | Fatigue test apparatus Four tensional test stations are mounted on a rectangular support frame m up of four channels. Each test station comprises an air cylinder attached to the frame and having a tensioning piston connected to a first specimen holder, a second specimen holder... | 02/10/1976 |
