Measuring and testing – Internal combustion engine or related engine system or... – Power output
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-31
2009-08-04
McCall, Eric S (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Internal combustion engine or related engine system or...
Power output
Reexamination Certificate
active
07568382
ABSTRACT:
An engine test system includes a base constructed and arranged to reside at a fixed location. The system further includes an engine support member constructed and arranged to concurrently support an engine and move relative to the base. The system further includes a linear transducer having (i) a first portion supported by the base, (ii) a second portion supported by the engine support member, and (iii) a circuit adjacent the first and second portions. The circuit is constructed and arranged to provide a linear transducer signal identifying an amount of linear compression and/or tension between the engine support member and the base along a predefined direction. When the linear transducer resides at a break in station, such an embodiment provides a simple, low cost mechanism which is capable of providing a horsepower measurement for every engine passing through the break in station.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion from PCT/US2008/058200, mailed Jul. 4, 2008.
BainwoodHuang
Lycoming Engines, a division of Avco Corporation
McCall Eric S
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