Support frame for mechanical wedge grip

- MTS Systems Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view for a support frame for a mechanical wedge grip showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view, the other side being a mirror image;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Test Group Catalog: "Your Direct Source for Mechnanical Testing Products from Leading Companies--Wedge-Action Grips", MTS Systems Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, p. 47, 1993. Instron Brochure: "5kN (1,000;b) Manual Wedge Action Grips, Series 2716", Instron, Canton, Massachusetts, 1992. Instron Manual No. 10-2-4 (G): "Instron Wedge-Action Grips--Operation and Maintenance Instructions", pp. 1-9; 4/80. Zwick 1161 Brochure: "Zwick Material Testing Instruments", Zwick.
Patent History
Patent number: D429625
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 4, 1999
Date of Patent: Aug 22, 2000
Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation (Eden Prairie, MN)
Inventors: Steven E. Sikkila (Minnetonka, MN), Daniel S. Ewert (Shakopee, MN), David L. Manlove (Prior Lake, MN)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia E. Ramirez
Attorney: Westman, Champlin & Kelly, P.A.
Application Number: 0/105,955
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8354
International Classification: 0805;