Tribometer

Details Tribometer Tribometer

1992-05-27

1993-11-09

Raevis, Robert

Measuring and testing

Frictional resistance, coefficient or characteristics

G01N 1902

Patent

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052592367

ABSTRACT:
A tribometer which approximately duplicates the forces exerted on a test surface by a human foot or cane tip during the walking process. The force exerted on the test surface by a test specimen is provided by a fluid actuated cylinder supplied with a compressed fluid. This force is applied during a sufficiently short period of time so as to avoid the absorbtion and squeegee effects normally encountered when testing wet surfaces. The coefficient of friction for the test surface is then determined by measuring the angle of incidence at which the test specimen will slip when brought into contact with the test surface.

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