Tension measuring device and method for flexible linear material
CA 1231854 A · Owner: Ppg Industries Ohio, Inc. · Inventors: Grundy, Reed H.
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The tension of flexible linear material such as cables strands, and the like can be measured with improved accuracy with the tension measuring device and method of the present invention. The measurement is effected by a tension measuring device having an engaging means a bending, means, at least one displacement means at least two sensing means, and one, or more indicating means. The engaging means contacts the flexible linear material and in conjunction with the bending means provides a fixed angle of bending to the linear material. The one or more displacement means are associated with the engaging means and are displaced in response to the fixed bending angle of the linear material. The …
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- Granted January 26, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 26, 2005.
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