18521145. SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES simplified abstract (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.)
Contents
- 1 SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Benjamin Hollander of Wayland MA (US)
Christopher Joyce of Braintree MA (US)
SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18521145 titled 'SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES, AND MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SPECIMEN INSERTION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed example apparatus is designed to align a test specimen in a universal testing system. It includes a first specimen grip to hold the test specimen in a specific orientation and move it towards the test axis of the system, as well as a specimen stop to set a stop point for the specimen. These components work together to align the test specimen with the test axis.
- First specimen grip attached to the universal testing system
- Holds test specimen in a specific orientation
- Moves test specimen towards the test axis
- Specimen stop attached to the universal testing system
- Sets a stop point for the test specimen
- Aligns the test specimen with the test axis
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various industries such as materials testing, quality control, and research and development where precise alignment of test specimens is required.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately aligning test specimens in a universal testing system, ensuring reliable and consistent test results.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy and repeatability of test results, increased efficiency in testing processes, and reduced risk of errors or misalignments.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in manufacturing companies that need to perform quality control tests on their products to ensure they meet industry standards.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be manual alignment methods or less precise alignment tools that do not offer the same level of accuracy and control as the disclosed apparatus.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing alignment systems in terms of cost and complexity?
The article does not provide information on the cost or complexity of the disclosed apparatus compared to other alignment systems.
Are there any limitations to the size or type of test specimens that can be aligned using this technology?
The article does not address any potential limitations regarding the size or type of test specimens that can be aligned with this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed example apparatus to align a test specimen in a universal testing system include: a first specimen grip configured to be attached to a universal testing system, to hold a test specimen in a first orientation with respect to the universal testing system, and to move the test specimen toward a test axis of the universal testing system; and a specimen stop configured to be attached to the universal testing system and to set a stop point of the test specimen, the first specimen grip and the specimen stop configured to align the test specimen with the test axis.
