Testing machine with actuator and column brace

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11852613
APP PUB NO 20210215587A1
SERIAL NO

17148267

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A testing machine includes a base, at least a pair of columns joined to the base and a crosshead joined to the columns at a location spaced apart from the base. At least a pair of specimen holders are provided. A first specimen holder is supported by the crosshead and faces the base, and a second specimen holder is supported by the base, the base being that portion joined to each of the columns closest to the crosshead. An actuator connected in series between one of the specimen holders and the corresponding base or crosshead. A brace connected to each of the columns and spanning between the columns, the brace being connected to each of the columns at a location along a length thereof between the base and the crosshead.

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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION14000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carroll, Paul Eden Prairie, US 10 23
Pokhil, Dmitrii Arden Hills, US 2 0
Saari, Byron Minneapolis, US 3 8

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