TEST FIXTURE FOR DETERMINING STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOADING ON CLUTCH PLATES

摘要

A test fixture for measuring the force exerted by a clutch pressure plate during both static and dynamic loading includes an annular conical-shaped disk spring interposed between and in gripping engagement with the pressure plate and a support member. The disk spring has affixed thereon a plurality of strain gages whose resistance varies in proportion to the deflection of the spring. This variation of resistance is electrically determined and used for determining the pressure force.