Holding device
First Claim
1. A holding device for holding test samples, in particular tablets, in a testing station for measuring the breaking strength of the test samples comprisinga supporting structure carrying a movable mounting support supporting a plurality of press pads which are adapted to the shapes of the test samples, each press pad being adapted to one particular sample shape, and which press pads are adapted to hold said test samples on a base plate,a drive means for moving said mounting support ln such a manner that the press pad suitable for the respective sample is brought into an operating position in the testing station, andlowering means for lowering the respective press pad just being in the operating position down to the base plate in order to hold said sample in said testing station.
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Abstract
A holding device for holding test samples, in particular tablets, in a testing station for measuring the breaking strength of the test samples comprises a supporting structure carrying a rotatable mounting support supporting a plurality of press pads having gripper means or a cushion at their lower ends for being adapted to the shapes of the samples, each press pad being adapted to one particular sample shape, and which press pads align and/or hold the samples on a base plate. A drive means is provided for rotating the mounting support such that the press pad suitable for a particular sample is brought into an operating position in the testing station. A lowering means is operative for lowering the respective press pad just being in the operating position down to the base plate in order to align and/or hold the sample in the testing station.
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1. A holding device for holding test samples, in particular tablets, in a testing station for measuring the breaking strength of the test samples comprising
a supporting structure carrying a movable mounting support supporting a plurality of press pads which are adapted to the shapes of the test samples, each press pad being adapted to one particular sample shape, and which press pads are adapted to hold said test samples on a base plate, a drive means for moving said mounting support ln such a manner that the press pad suitable for the respective sample is brought into an operating position in the testing station, and lowering means for lowering the respective press pad just being in the operating position down to the base plate in order to hold said sample in said testing station.
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