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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2024
Filed:
Jan. 19, 2022
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Adrian Riddick, Norwood, MA (US);
Daniel Chouinard, Norwood, MA (US);
Brian Salem, Norwood, MA (US);
Christopher Hines, Norwood, MA (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
Described is a compression apparatus for a testing system having a load cell. The disclosed compression apparatus ensures proper seating relative to the load cell to yield accurate compression friction (CF) measurements. The disclosed compression apparatus includes a compression rod and at least one mechanical fastener. The compression rod has a first portion at a distal end and a second portion that defines a threaded bore at a proximal end. The first portion is configured to contact a specimen and the second portion is configured to couple to the load cell. The mechanical fastener is configured to mate with the threaded bore.