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Hydrostatic self-aligning axial/torsional mechanism

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6655486
This patent describes an invention directed to a self-aligning axial/torsional loading mechanism for testing the strength of brittle materials which are sensitive to bending moments. Disposed inside the self-aligning loading mechanism is a frictionless hydrostatic ball joint with a flexure ring to accommodate torsional loads through the ball joint.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4928532
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-355585A
OSTI ID:
6655486
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English