Measuring and testing – Dynamometers – Responsive to force
Patent
1998-01-08
2000-03-28
Noori, Max
Measuring and testing
Dynamometers
Responsive to force
73828, G01L 126
Patent
active
060416661
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a strap tension measurement device (10) that facilitates measuring of the tension in straps, especially straps that have been installed in a manufactured home stabilizing system. The device generally includes a body portion (12) and a strap engagement portion (14). The body portion is typically formed from thick metallic plate material such as steel plating and includes an elongated indicator portion (18) that is used to indicate to the operator the position at which the measurement is to be taken. The strap engagement portion includes upper (26) and lower (28) strap abutment members that together form a narrow slot (30) that is sized and shaped for receipt of a strap to be tested. The measurement device typically is used in conjunction with a force measurement tool, such as a conventional torque wrench, that connects to the strap tension measurement device at a connection aperture (16) formed in the body portion. The strap to be tested is inserted into the narrow slot and the tool rotated about its head in an upward direction until the tip of the indicator portion (22) aligns with the strap at which point a force measurement is taken. This force measurement, typically a torque measurement, is then checked against a tension correlation table or chart to determine the tension in the strap.
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