Patent ID: 8607626
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
1. A test system comprising: a platform having an endless belt movable in a longitudinal direction, the belt having opposed edges movable in the longitudinal direction; and a restraint configured to restrain a test article in a selected vertical position relative to the moveable belt, the restraint comprising at least a pair of axially rigid supports wherein at least one rigid support is secured to the platform on each longitudinal side of the platform with respect to the movable belt, each rigid support having a first end with a coupler configured to be secured to a longitudinal side of the test article parallel to each corresponding longitudinal edge of the belt, wherein each support extends over at least a portion of the corresponding longitudinal edge of the movable belt, and wherein each support has a second end opposite the first end that is secured to a stationary portion, relative to the movable belt, of the platform on each respective longitudinal side of the movable belt.