Integrated safety and motion control testing device

摘要

In accordance with some implementations of the described invention, a testing device is provided which includes a safety shield having one or more motion control cam tracks, wherein the cam tracks are configured to receive a cam follower that is connected to a mounting member onto which is mounted one or more testing modules. The testing modules perform specific functions for testing a sample product. The mounting member is moved within the safety shield as the cam follower tracks within the motion control cam tracks. In such implementations, the mounting member is further connected to two or more hydraulic cylinders or other actuators which are configured to move the mounting member to various positions within an x-axis and a y-axis. The integrated safety and motion control features of the safety shield provide precise, repeatable movement of the mounting member while preventing injuring to a user. Other implementations are also described.

主权项

1. A testing device, comprising:
a base; a sample adapter coupled to the base; a mounting member coupled to a first actuator, the first actuator being mounted to a second actuator, the second actuator being fixedly coupled to the base; a first testing module coupled to the mounting member at a first position; a second testing module coupled to the mounting member at a second position; a first cam follower coupled to the mounting member; a second cam follower coupled to the first actuator; a safety shield coupled to the base, the shield having a first motion control cam track configured to receive the first cam follower, and further comprising a second motion control cam track configured to receive the second cam follower, wherein the first motion control cam track controls a motion of the first cam follower in a first plane and a second plane that is substantially perpendicular to the first plane, and wherein the second motion control cam track controls a motion of the second cam follower in the second plane.