Constant force compression tool

摘要

There is disclosed a constant force compression tool for measuring a compressible material. In an embodiment, the tool includes a handle having a passageway receiving a plunger. The tool includes a biasing member in communication with the plunger and the handle. The tool includes a retaining element in communication with the plunger and the handle. There is disclosed a system for measuring a compressible material with a measurement tube and a constant force compression tool. There is disclosed a method of measuring a compressible material. In an embodiment, the method includes selecting a measurement tube. The method includes placing a compressible material into the measurement tube. The method includes pressing a plunger against the compressible material. The method includes monitoring an indicator to determine a full volume of compressible material between the end of the plunger and the conical tube. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A constant force compression tool for measuring a given volume of a compressible material at a desired compressive pressure, the tool comprising:
a plunger having a first end and a second end in opposition to one another, the first end having a surface configured to compress the compressible material; a handle having a passageway receiving the plunger between the first end and the second end; a biasing member in communication with the plunger and the handle so as to provide a biasing force between the plunger and the handle; and a retaining element in communication with the plunger and the handle so as to prevent the plunger from disengagement with the handle; wherein the plunger, the handle, and the biasing member are coordinated with a measurement tube to (1) provide a desired compressive pressure to the compressible material, and (2) indicate a given volume of the compressible material.