Patent ID: 11892361
Assignee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 6:
7. A test device for the tribological examination of materials comprising: a first test body that has a first test body surface that is configured to be driven in oscillating manner; a second test body that is positioned in a sample holder having a base portion having a first recessed area for placement of the second test body; a hollow support engaged to the base portion having a first inner opening diameter ID1 that is proximate the base portion and a second inner opening diameter ID2 that is distal to the base portion, where ID1<ID2, wherein said hollow support includes an opening configured to contain a thermocouple that extends into the base portion to engage with the second test body placed therein; and an elongated insert positioned between the base portion and the hollow support.