Apparatus for testing the release torque of container caps
CA 1318153 C · Owner: New England Machinery, Inc. · Inventors: Byron, Leroy F.; Cianciullo, Joseph James; Bankuty, Geza E.
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An apparatus is provided for non-destructively testing for a predetermined minimum release torque of container caps on containers that are sequentially delivered to a torque testing station in the apparatus. The apparatus includes a means for delivering capped containers to the torque testing station; a means for clamping the containers at the torque testing station; a means for grasping the caps of the containers at the torque testing station; a means connected to the cap grasping means for applying a release torque to the container caps; and, a means including a strain gage coupled to the release torque applying means for sensing the level of release torque applied to the caps and …
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- Granted May 25, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 25, 2010.
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