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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2010
Francis D. Caulfield, Raleigh, NC (US);
Raffaello Verna, Creedmoor, NC (US);
Thomas Brovold, Barnes, WI (US);
Francois J. Malassenet, Raleigh, NC (US);
Francis D. Caulfield, Raleigh, NC (US);
Raffaello Verna, Creedmoor, NC (US);
Thomas Brovold, Barnes, WI (US);
Francois J. Malassenet, Raleigh, NC (US);
Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (US);
Abstract
A gyratory compactor apparatus adapted to interact with a mold that defines a mold axis is provided. The gyratory compactor apparatus includes a frame defining a frame axis and having a first mounting plate and a pivoted support carried by the frame and capable of rotation in at least a first and a second rotational degree of freedom. A mold-engaging device is carried by the pivoted support and includes a first carriage plate proximal the pivoted support and a spaced-apart second carriage plate that defines a space therebetween for receiving the mold. The second carriage plate has at least one clamping rod in communication with an actuator for translating the second carriage plate about the mold axis to thereby secure the mold in the space between the first and second carriage plates. An associated method is also provided.