BENCH FOR IMPACT TESTS OF STRUCTURE Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC G01M7/08 

FIELD: test hardware.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to impact test hardware. Claimed bench comprises the bearing frame with vertical props, lifting device connected via retain-and-release device with unit under test (UT) and anvil located under said bearing frame. Lifting device is composed of the winch connected by the rope running over pulleys fitted at said frame, suspension provided with hook to suspend said retain-and-release device and connected by stay guys with bearing frame vertical props. UT fastener is composed of a crossbar with adjustable suspension point and four connectors and catcher with the first end articulated with crossbar and second end meant for connection with UT. The catcher comprises at least two flexible elements with one end connected with crossbar and opposite end secured via dampers at bearing frame vertical props. Connectors can comprise turnbuckles. Second end of every rigid connector is provided with uncoupling clevis for connection with rejection hooks located at UT or at its case, or are flexible. Second end of each rejection hook can be articulated with UT or with said case.

EFFECT: ruled out interferences at impact tests of large-size structures.

3 cl, 8 dwg