Patent ID: 7591168

Claim:
A test equipment system for testing a component of an article comprising: a force element arranged to move from a first position to a second position, a striker element connected to the force element arranged at one end of the force element, a frame structure arranged to guide and support the force element between the two positions, the second end of the force element being connected to the frame structure, wherein the force element in the first position is in an energised state and the force element in the second position is arranged to impact the striker element against the component, and wherein the test equipment system comprises a locking arrangement arranged to maintain the force element in the first position where the force element is in an energised state and wherein the locking arrangement is arranged to release the energy in the force element on command from a controller, and wherein the locking arrangement is a pneumatic arrangement comprising a compressed air source, a horizontal moving piston arranged to move perpendicular to the force direction of the force element and controlled by the compressed air source, a release arm connected to the piston, and a guiding house arranged to guide the release arm into the frame structure.