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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2006
Timothy A. Abke, Zanesfield, OH (US);
Timothy A. Abke, Zanesfield, OH (US);
Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A method is provided for measuring impact toughness of a tie rod end through use of a pendulum-type impact testing machine. The method includes attaching a first member of the tie rod end with respect to a base of the pendulum-type impact testing machine. The pendulum-type impact testing machine is operated such that the hammer impacts the second member of the tie rod end. Force arising from the impact of the hammer upon the second member of the tie rod end is measured. A support apparatus is also provided for supporting the tie rod end in a position to receive contact from the hammer of the pendulum-type impact testing machine.