Automated sample tester
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1. An apparatus for automatically testing multiple samples comprising:
- (a) a carousel having a plurality of stations for holding samples to be tested;
(b) sample holding means associated with said carousel, said sample holding mean being adapted to retain samples during static or dynamic testing of the samples and to release said samples when measurements are made;
(c) a vacuum device associated with said carousel for removing a sample from sample holding means;
(d) a measuring device associated with said carousel for evaluating a sample when a sample is withdrawn from the sample holding means by said vacuum device.
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Abstract
An apparatus for testing a plurality of samples comprises a carousel, means for indexing the movement of the carousel, an environmental chamber, and means for positioning the sample for viewing and measuring the results of the testing. The environmental chamber makes possible testing at elevated or reduced temperatures, and testing in a variety of atmospheres. The sample positioning means and the viewing means are automated.
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1. An apparatus for automatically testing multiple samples comprising:
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(a) a carousel having a plurality of stations for holding samples to be tested;
(b) sample holding means associated with said carousel, said sample holding mean being adapted to retain samples during static or dynamic testing of the samples and to release said samples when measurements are made;
(c) a vacuum device associated with said carousel for removing a sample from sample holding means;
(d) a measuring device associated with said carousel for evaluating a sample when a sample is withdrawn from the sample holding means by said vacuum device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for automatic testing of a sample comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a carousel with multiple stations for holding samples to be tested;
(b) retaining the samples within the carousel during static or dynamic testing of the samples;
(c) releasing the samples when measurements are made;
(d) withdrawing a sample from the carousel when measurements are made; and
(e) measuring and evaluating the withdrawn sample by means of a measuring device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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