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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2009
Applicant:
Bradley C. Litz, Chaska, MN (US);
Inventor:
Bradley C. Litz, Chaska, MN (US);
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 17/007 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A test system and method includes a platform having a movable endless belt. A test article is disposed on the belt has wheel assemblies rotated by the endless belt. At least one strut has a first end coupled to the test article and a second end configured to engage the belt as it moves so as to transfer force between belt and the test article.