Patent ID: 8991236
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
1. A reconfigurable leak testing system comprising: a leak testing station; an off-shuttle cart removably attachable to the leak testing station; and a fixture cartridge translatable between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station, the fixture cartridge configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station, the fixture cartridge including an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and an actuatable testing feature, an automated conveyor system configured to translate the fixture cartridge between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station, wherein the fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture, the actuatable testing feature being configured to contact the part, the automated conveyor system includes a station track attached to the leak testing station and a cart track attached to the off-shuttle cart, and the station track and the cart track are configured to cooperate to translate the fixture cartridge between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station, and wherein a closed volume is defined at least partially by the actuatable testing feature and the part.