Patent ID: 6721667
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A system for measuring mechanical properties of a deformable material specimen, comprising:a first gripping device configured to removably secure a first end of the specimen; a second gripping device configured to removably secure a second end of the specimen; and at least one image acquisition device configured to produce image data reflective of a specified area of the specimen; wherein at least one of the first gripping device and the second gripping device is movable in a first direction and in communication with a displacement measurement mechanism configured to produce displacement data reflective of a position of the at least one of the first gripping device and the second gripping device; wherein at least one of the first gripping device and the second gripping device is in communication with a load measurement mechanism configured to produce load data reflective of the force experienced by the at least one of the first gripping device and the second gripping device.