Multi-axial fatigue testing machine
A testing machine is described for multi-axis fatigue testing of a component having inner and outer elements subject to linear and rotational forces about different axes comprising a base, first, second and third hydraulic actuators secured to the base, hydraulic pressure means and control means coupled to the actuators for controlled operation of the actuators, gimbal means comprising first and second gimbals mounted on the base and interconnected for rotation about mutually perpendicular axes, the first gimbal having means for attachment to one of the elements, means for substantially independently coupling the first and second actuators to the first and second gimbals respectively so that each actuator effects rocking movement of one gimbal without inputting torque about the axis of the other gimbal, and means for attaching the third actuator to the other of the elements, whereby the three actuators independently and controllably apply loads to the component about three axes of motion.
- Assignee:
- Schenck Pegasus Corp., Troy, MI
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4802365
- OSTI ID:
- 6257963
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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