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Method and apparatus for testing spring powered switches

  • US 6,286,377 B1
  • Filed: 03/12/1999
  • Issued: 09/11/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of testing a spring powered switch operated by an operating mechanism having a plurality of driven parts actuated by release of a charged spring, said method comprising the steps of:

  • selecting at least one of said driven parts having a variable linear position;

    releasing said charged spring to actuate said driven parts and to produce linear movement of said selected at least one of said driven parts;

    employing at least one sensor to determine a plurality of the linear positions of said selected at least one of said driven parts;

    collecting operation data for said operating mechanism including the linear positions of said selected at least one of said driven parts; and

    outputting said operation data.

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