Measuring and testing – Sheet – woven fabric or fiber – Filament
Patent
1991-06-27
1992-12-01
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Measuring and testing
Sheet, woven fabric or fiber
Filament
73828, 356387, 356429, G01L 506, G01L 510, G01N 308
Patent
active
051671506
ABSTRACT:
A fiber testing apparatus includes two support members for holding a fiber and a positioning mechanism to facilitate placement of the fiber into engagement with the support members. A translation apparatus moves the two support members apart while a monitor records at least one characteristic of the fiber as it is tensioned. In one embodiment, the two support members are first and second clamps and the positioning apparatus includes first and second suctions oriented to draw the fiber in opposite directions and place the fiber in a substantially linear configuration adjacent to both clamps. In another embodiment, a hook and clamp configuration is utilized, and in yet another embodiment a vacuum groove is employed to facilitate positioning of the fiber.
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Baldwin Joseph C.
Chu Youe-T
Patelke David B.
Shofner Christopher K.
Shofner Frederick M.
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Gutierrez Diego F. F.
Zellweger Uster Inc.
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