Patent ID: 8037746
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A testing apparatus comprising: a first testing surface; a second testing surface adhered to the first testing surface with a layer of an adhesive; a first wall associated with the first testing surface; a second wall attached to the first wall, wherein the second wall is positioned orthogonally to the first wall; a force generator associated with the second testing surface, wherein the force generator can generate a constant force; a force transfer arm associated with the force generator, wherein the force transfer arm transfers the constant force from the force generator to the second surface; the force transfer arm associated with the second testing surface with a ball joint so that the force generator is rotatably attached to the second testing surface; wherein the testing apparatus tests the adhesive capability of the adhesive in a first mode when the force transfer arm extends through the first wall so that the force generator is positioned against the first wall; wherein the testing apparatus tests the adhesive capability of the adhesive in a second mode when the force transfer arm extends through the second wall so that the force generator is positioned against the first wall; and wherein the force transfer arm is rotated on the ball joint to move from the first mode to the second mode.