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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2003
Filed:
May. 03, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
John E. Myers, Reno, NV (US);
Randy A. Nation, Norwalk, IA (US);
Lawrence G. Kruse, Ankeny, IA (US);
Assignee:
Hicklin Engineering, L.C., Des Moines, IA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 1/900 ; G01L 3/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 1/900 ; G01L 3/00 ;
Abstract
A dynamometer provides an apparatus and method for testing a torque converter without requiring that an automotive transmission be attached. The dynamometer includes a prime mover mounted on a frame for driving the torque converter. A dynamic loading device with an eddy current brake is movably mounted on the frame. An adapter extends between the loading device and the torque converter and has passages for routing hydraulic fluid to and from the torque converter. Sensors connected to a computer monitor pressures, temperatures and fluid flow.