Gauge for measuring the tension in an elongate element

Details Gauge for measuring the tension in an elongate element Gauge for measuring the tension in an elongate element

1985-04-25

1986-08-26

Ruehl, Charles A.

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

Responsive to force

7386246, G01L 506

Patent

active

046075356

ABSTRACT:
A gauge for testing the tension in an elongate flexible element includes a frame having an element engaging surface stationarily supported thereon and facing in a first direction, and a tensioning member reciprocally movably supported on the frame and having thereon an element engaging surface which is spaced from the element engaging surface on the frame and faces in the first direction. Movement of the tensioning member causes its surface to move approximately parallel to the first direction between first and second positions, wherein in the second position the two element engaging surfaces are approximately coplanar. A central element engaging surface is provided between the element engaging surfaces on the frame and tensioning member, and a resilient arrangement biases the tensioning member so as to urge its surface from its second to its first position. An indicator arrangement indicates the distance between the element engaging surface on the tensioning member and its second position, which is proportional to the tension in the element. A holding arrangement can be provided to releasably and firmly hold the elongate element against the central element engaging surface.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3596508 (1971-08-01), Howard
patent: 3608371 (1971-09-01), Kessler
patent: 4437352 (1984-03-01), Deborde et al.
patent: 4444065 (1984-04-01), Okamuro

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