Patent ID: 6142023
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: G01M,G01N

Abstract:
Apparatus for applying a predetermined proof load to a cable under test and measuring the resultant cable length comprising:means for fixing one end of the cable at a predetermined position;means for attaching the free end of the cable to an actuator controlled fixture;means for positioning said actuator controlled fixture at a home position, which home position is a predetermined distance, L.sub.1, from said fixed position;load sensor means for sensing the loading on the cable;controller means for:a) controllably actuating said actuator to apply a predetermined loading to said cable;b) determining a distance, L.sub.2, of said actuator controlled fixture from said home position; andc) summing said distances L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 to thereby calculate the resultant cable length L.