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Portable on vehicle dynamometer

DC
  • US 8,505,374 B1
  • Filed: 12/10/2009
  • Issued: 08/13/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable on vehicle dynamometer for determining power output from a drive shaft, comprising:

  • a rigid frame;

    a load shaft rotatably coupled to said rigid frame;

    an eddy current brake having a stator connected to said rigid frame, and a rotor connected to said load shaft;

    a hub coupling secured to a first end of said load shaft and connected directly to the drive shaft for transferring power to the load shaft, wherein said hub coupling, said drive shaft and said load shaft co-axially rotate;

    said rigid frame having two outwardly extending support arms, and arm locks which secure said outwardly extending support arms in fixed positions;

    support feet assemblies mounting to respective ones of outer ends of said support arms; and

    two roller assemblies mounted to a lower end of said rigid frame, providing multidirectional movement of said dynamometer.

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