Patent ID: 8646344
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B01L,G01N,G01Q,G02B

Abstract:
1. A mounting system for a surface forces apparatus, the mounting system comprising: a housing comprising a plurality of sides defining a hollow space therein; a pivot arm comprising a first edge, a body portion and a flexing section extending between the first edge and the body portion; a sample mount assembly mounted within the hollow space by the pivot arm, the sample mount assembly comprising a first sample holder; a second sample holder positioned in proximity to the first sample holder; and at least one load-applying device in contact with the pivot arm; the pivot arm being connected at the first edge to the housing to mount the sample mount assembly to the housing; whereby operation of the load-applying device causes the pivot arm to bend at the flexing section and thereby move the body portion of the pivot arm relative to the first edge, thereby allowing adjustment of a distance between the first sample holder and the second sample holder.