Measuring and testing – Testing by impact or shock – Specimen impactor detail
Patent
1987-07-20
1989-08-15
Myracle, Jerry W.
Measuring and testing
Testing by impact or shock
Specimen impactor detail
73 82, 73492, G01N 330
Patent
active
048563188
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for determining the suitability of playground, recreation and sports facilities surfaces as well as determining natural or synthetic surface compactness and hardness. The apparatus includes a transducer module consisting of an impact head and a transducer capable of converting impact forces or g's to electrical signals and an electronic module which detects the electrical signal from the transducer, amplifies the peak value and converts it to a digital, numerical reading. The apparatus is adapted to accept a variety of impact heads, transducers and electronic peripherals depending on specific applications.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2639210 (1953-05-01), Robertson et al.
DiGirolamo Robert
Hogan Paul J.
Sanders Evan
Myracle Jerry W.
Playground Clearing House, Inc.
Renz Jr. Eugene E.
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