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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2025
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 testing system for performing specimen testing, such as residual seal force (RSF) testing and/or compression friction (CF) measurement testing. The testing system comprising a column supported by a base structure, a load cell supported by said column, a specimen plate configured to receive a plurality of specimens, a motor, and controller. The load cell is configured to move along the column toward and away from the base structure via a crosshead coupled to an actuator. The plurality of specimens comprising a first specimen and a second specimen. The controller is configured to control the motor to adjust a position of said specimen plate.