发明名称 |
Reconfigurable leak testing system |
摘要 |
A reconfigurable leak testing system is provided that includes a leak testing station and at least one off-shuttle cart removably attachable to the leak testing station. A fixture cartridge is translatable between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge is configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge includes an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and an actuatable testing feature. The fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture. The actuatable testing feature is configured to contact the part. A closed volume is defined at least partially by the actuatable testing feature and the part. |
申请公布号 |
US8991236(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.03.31 |
申请号 |
US201213611547 |
申请日期 |
2012.09.12 |
申请人 |
GM Global Technology Operations, LLC |
发明人 |
Nandwani Sunil;Holmes Brian;Blake Christine Anne |
分类号 |
G01M3/04;G01M3/32;G01M3/26;G01M3/02 |
主分类号 |
G01M3/04 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A reconfigurable leak testing system comprising:
a leak testing station; an off-shuttle cart removably attachable to the leak testing station; and a fixture cartridge translatable between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station, the fixture cartridge configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station, the fixture cartridge including an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and an actuatable testing feature, an automated conveyor system configured to translate the fixture cartridge between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station, wherein the fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture, the actuatable testing feature being configured to contact the part, the automated conveyor system includes a station track attached to the leak testing station and a cart track attached to the off-shuttle cart, and the station track and the cart track are configured to cooperate to translate the fixture cartridge between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station, and wherein a closed volume is defined at least partially by the actuatable testing feature and the part. |
地址 |
Detroit MI US |