HANDHELD TORQUE AND LINEAR FORCE METER

A handheld torque measuring meter adapted to measure the downward thrust and torsional force required to apply or remove a screw type closure from the threaded neck or finish of an associated container is disclosed, the handheld meter having a first portion graspable a user, a member adapted to rece...

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Main Authors SEMERSKY FRANK E, MCGURK JONATHAN A, TEITLEBAUM AARON R, CRISSMAN SPENCER W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.07.2009
Subjects
MEASURING
MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER,MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:A handheld torque measuring meter adapted to measure the downward thrust and torsional force required to apply or remove a screw type closure from the threaded neck or finish of an associated container is disclosed, the handheld meter having a first portion graspable a user, a member adapted to receive a portion of a closure of a container, means connecting said main body to said member including a load cell, and a means for displaying a measurement adapted to receive the output signal from the load cell and indicate one of the torsional force and the linear force required to effect a movement of the closure relative to the associated container.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20090355374