Measuring and testing – Hardness – By penetrator or indentor
Patent
1998-10-16
2000-10-31
Noori, Max
Measuring and testing
Hardness
By penetrator or indentor
73 1209, G01N 342
Patent
active
061385018
ABSTRACT:
A plunger apparatus is presently disclosed that includes a housing, and a probe slidably supported by the housing. A damping assembly is supported by the housing and cooperating with the probe. The housing, preferably, has a proximal portion and a distal portion wherein the probe is slidably mounted within the housing and extending axially from the distal portion. The probe, desirably, has an increased diameter portion at a proximal end thereof and a penetrating tip adjacent a distal end thereof. A hammer mechanism is provided that is slidably supported by the housing and cooperatively engaging the probe and cooperating with the damping assembly. The housing may also include a handle assembly. A method for using the plunger apparatus is also disclosed.
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