Patent ID: 6405585
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
A dynamometer for testing an engine having an output shaft comprising:a table frame including a pair of spaced elongated top frame rails together defining a table top, a pair of cross members interconnecting the top frame rails, and a plurality of upright legs extending downward from the top frame rails to support the table top; flywheel drive axle rotatably mounted to the cross members below the table top and disposed between all of the legs; a flywheel having a central axis of rotation and being coaxially secured to the flywheel drive axle at a location between all of the legs so as to rotate therewith, a substantial portion of the flywheel extending above the table top; an engine mounting pad assembly position-adjustably mounted on top of the top frame rails; and endless loop means associated with the flywheel drive axle at a location disposed between the top rails and all of the legs for drivingly and non-coaxially connecting the flywheel drive axle to an output shaft of an engine to be tested.