Accelerate Precision: Transform Material Testing with Our Innovative Tensile Test Fixture

Introduction

In the fast-paced world of material science and engineering, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Our patented “Tensile Test Fixture for Quick Testing of Materials with Low Transverse Strength” (Patent #11543335) is a game-changer designed to streamline your testing process, providing you with reliable data faster than ever before.

The Challenge

In many industries, materials with low transverse strength, such as composites, thin films, and other advanced materials, are becoming increasingly prevalent due to their unique properties and applications. However, testing these materials for tensile strength poses significant challenges. Traditional tensile testing methods can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often yield inconsistent results, especially when dealing with materials that are prone to premature failure or require delicate handling.

The Solution

Our patented tensile test fixture addresses these challenges head-on, offering a robust and innovative solution that transforms how materials with low transverse strength are tested. Here’s why you should consider licensing this cutting-edge technology:

Rapid and Reliable Testing: This fixture is designed for quick setup and execution, dramatically reducing the time required to prepare and conduct tensile tests. With its user-friendly design, you can streamline your testing process, allowing for more tests in less time without compromising accuracy.
Enhanced Accuracy and Consistency: One of the biggest challenges in testing materials with low transverse strength is avoiding premature failure or inconsistent results. Our fixture ensures uniform load application and minimizes stress concentrations, leading to more accurate and reliable data. This level of precision is crucial for industries where material performance is critical, such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
Versatility Across Materials: This fixture is not limited to a single type of material. Its adaptable design allows it to be used with a wide range of materials, including composites, films, textiles, and other low-strength materials. This versatility makes it a valuable addition to any testing lab, providing a comprehensive solution for diverse testing needs.
Cost-Effective and Efficient: By reducing the time and labor required for material testing, this fixture offers significant cost savings. The quick setup and testing process mean less downtime and more productivity, allowing your team to focus on analysis and innovation rather than cumbersome testing procedures.
Market Differentiation: Licensing this technology gives your company a competitive edge. By incorporating this advanced testing fixture into your operations, you can ensure higher quality standards, faster time-to-market for new materials, and enhanced credibility with clients and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

In today’s competitive landscape, where materials are being pushed to their limits in terms of performance and reliability, having a superior testing method is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. By licensing our patented tensile test fixture, you’re investing in a tool that will enhance your testing capabilities, improve your material development process, and ultimately, give you a distinct edge in the marketplace.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your material testing procedures. License our tensile test fixture today and take the first step towards faster, more accurate, and reliable material testing.

Abstract
Claims

A tensile test fixture for quick testing of materials with low transverse strength and relatively high longitudinal strength. After the tensile test fixture is loaded into a universal testing machine, such as a two-part load frame, a first test specimen is aligned and tensile tested. Alignment of the first test specimen ensures that all consecutive test specimens are aligned within the tensile test fixture without further alignment required.

What is claimed is:

1. A tensile test fixture for testing materials with low transverse strength, the test fixture comprising:

a bearing plate comprising a slot extending from an edge of the bearing plate to the center of the bearing plate and a T-plate, wherein the bearing plate and the T-plate are spaced apart from each other by at least two threaded rods; and

a lock plate mounted to a surface of the bearing plate and comprising an aperture defined therethrough;

wherein a test specimen is operable to be received through a central aperture defined by the slot in the bearing plate and the aperture in the lock plate.

2. The tensile test fixture of claim 1, wherein the bearing plate and the T-plate each comprise at least two threaded apertures operable to receive a corresponding number of the threaded rods, and wherein the threaded rods can be rotated to adjust the distance between the bearing plate and the T-plate.

3. The tensile test fixture of claim 2, wherein the bearing plate and the T-plate are each square-shaped and each comprise four threaded apertures located proximate to the corners of the plates.

4. The tensile test fixture of claim 1, wherein the lock plate is a two-part plate and each half of the two-part lock plate comprises half of the lock plate aperture, and wherein the lock plate is operable to be received around the test specimen.

5. The tensile test fixture of claim 4, wherein the lock plate is mounted on a distal surface of the bearing plate.

6. The tensile test fixture of claim 4, wherein the aperture of the lock plate is operable to correspond to the size and the shape of the test specimen.

7. The tensile test fixture of claim 6, wherein the aperture of the lock plate is round.

8. A method of to tensile testing materials with low transverse strength, the method comprising:

providing an upper fixture and a lower fixture, each fixture comprising:

a lock plate mounted to a surface of the bearing plate and comprising an aperture defined therethrough;

orienting the upper fixture and the lower fixture in opposite directions about a centerline between the two, with the bearing plates of the upper fixture and the lower fixture proximate the centerline and the T-plates of the upper fixture and the lower fixture distal the centerline;

loading the upper fixture and the lower fixture into a universal testing machine;

inserting a test specimen comprising an anchor at each end into the slots in the edges of the bearing plates of the upper fixture and the lower fixture;

securing the lock plates of the upper fixture and the lower fixture around the test specimen received in the slots in the edges of the bearing plates of the upper fixture and the lower fixture;

aligning the test specimen; tensile testing the aligned test specimen in the universal testing machine.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the bearing plates and the T-plates of the upper and lower fixture each comprise one or more threaded apertures operable to receive a corresponding number of the threaded rods, and wherein the threaded rods can be rotated to adjust the distance between the bearing plates and the T-plates.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein the aperture of the lock plate is operable to correspond to the size and the shape of the test specimen.

Title

Tensile test fixture for quick testing of materials with low transverse strength

Inventor(s)

Raphael Kampmann

Assignee(s)

THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

Patent #

11543335

Patent Date

January 3, 2023