SNAP GRIP INDENTER MOUNT USED ON A HARDNESS TESTER

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a snap grip indenter mount, used on a hardness tester, particularly a microhardness tester, or similar apparatus. The snap grip indenter mount includes three major components—an indenter ball adapter, an upper housing assembly (or snap-grip male element) and a lower housing assembly (or snap-grip female element). The indenter ball adapter forms a ball-and-socket arrangement with the lower housing assembly. The lower housing assembly includes various set screws for fixing the orientation and symmetry of the indenter ball adapter with the lower housing assembly.

主权项

1. An apparatus for connecting a loadcell to an indenter for materials testing, including; a
first assembly component including a first engagement element and a load receiving element; a second assembly component including a second engagement element and a first swivel component; and an adapter component including a second swivel component and an indenter engaging element.