Abstract: The present application relates generally rheometers. In one aspect, misalignment of the air cylinder with respect to the cross-head is accommodated using a flexible coupling between the air cylinder and the cross-head so as to prevent binding and stuttering of the machine due to misalignment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2018
Assignee:
ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES SEREVICES LLC
Inventors:
Matthew S. McMaster, Keith Buzek, William J. Roblin, III