FIBER SNUBBING CLAMP USING MAGNETIC GRIPPING ACTION

摘要

A device, assembly and method for clamping single fibers that utilizes snubbing surfaces simultaneously with magnetic gripping action are described. The device can be fabricated at miniature sizes with very low mass and volume, which are desirable requirements for testing of small fibers in highly sensitive force-transducing load frames. Advantageously, the combined use of snubbing surfaces and magnetic gripping greatly reduces the probability of slippage or fiber failure at the grip during testing.

主权项

1. A clamping device for small diameter fibers or small diameter multi-fiber yarns in which snubbing surfaces are used to moderate fiber loads, and fiber grippage is provided by magnetic forces.