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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 1988
Filed:
Nov. 20, 1986
Glen C Grenier, Chanhassen, MN (US);
MTS Systems Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
A brake torque loading linkage for vehicle spindle test fixtures permits applying a brake torque load while other loads are being applied, particularly vertical loading, where substantial movement is encountered, without requiring substantial compensation. The brake torque loading actuator is mounted to move with the vertical loading linkage. The reference for the brake torque is thus on the linkage that moves for applying the vertical load and there is no need to compensate for vertical movements of the spindle being tested when applying the brake torque. The linkage utilized comprises a bell crank loading linkage that is used for applying the torque to a spindle and in particular is useful for testing spindles mounted on pivoting swing arm mountings.