Self-contained portable air pressure decay test apparatus
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G01M-003/02
G01M-003/26
G01M-003/32
출원번호
US-0383782
(2003-03-07)
발명자
/ 주소
Martone, Christopher James
Doubleday, Daniel W.
Jones, Daniel Gerald
Boor, Paul J.
Sapienza, Raymond J.
Cole, James Arthur
Safran, Joseph E.
Deschutter, Tony J.
출원인 / 주소
General Motors Corporation
대리인 / 주소
Hargitt Laura C.
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
14인용 특허 :
12
초록▼
A portable air pressure decay test apparatus for leak testing of a sealed system includes a hollow housing, an air pump having an inlet and an outlet disposed in the housing, and a controller disposed in the housing and connected to the pump for controlling the operation of the pump. A test head is
A portable air pressure decay test apparatus for leak testing of a sealed system includes a hollow housing, an air pump having an inlet and an outlet disposed in the housing, and a controller disposed in the housing and connected to the pump for controlling the operation of the pump. A test head is mounted on the housing for releasably attaching to an attachment point of a sealed system. The test head is in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump. When the test head is attached to the attachment point of the sealed system, the controller operates the pump to provide pressured air to the sealed system and raise the pressure in the sealed system to a predetermined value. After the predetermined value of pressure is reached, the controller stops the pump and monitors the air pressure in the sealed system for a predetermined time interval to measure an air pressure decay rate. The controller then compares the measured air pressure decay rate with a predetermined air pressure decay rate to indicate if a leak rate of the sealed system is acceptable. The apparatus preferably includes a power source connected to the pump and the controller disposed in the housing. The power source is preferably a removable battery or the like.
대표청구항▼
1. A portable air pressure decay test apparatus for leak testing of a sealed system, comprising:a hollow housing;an air pump having an inlet and an outlet, said pump being disposed in said housing for providing pressured air at said outlet;a controller disposed in said housing and connected to said
1. A portable air pressure decay test apparatus for leak testing of a sealed system, comprising:a hollow housing;an air pump having an inlet and an outlet, said pump being disposed in said housing for providing pressured air at said outlet;a controller disposed in said housing and connected to said pump for controlling the operation of said pump;an actuator lever attached to an upper portion of said housing and to a first end of a rod member, the rod member extending through said housing; anda test head attached to a second end of said rod member for releasably attaching to an attachment point of a sealed system, said test head being in fluid communication with said outlet of said pump, said actuator lever operable to move said rod member and said test head relative to said housing,whereby when said test head is attached to the attachment point of the sealed system, said controller operates said pump to provide pressured air to the sealed system and raise the pressure in the sealed system to a predetermined value, and when said predetermined value is reached, the controller stops said pump and monitors the air pressure in the sealed system for a predetermined time interval to measure an air pressure decay rate and compares the air pressure decay rate measured with a predetermined air pressure decay rate to indicate if a leak rate of the sealed system is acceptable. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 including an electrical power source attached to said pump and said controller for providing power to said pump and said controller. 3. The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said power source is one of a removable battery and a rechargeable battery disposed in said housing. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1 including an indicator connected to said controller, wherein said controller sends a signal to trigger said indicator to indicate a pass or fail status of the hydraulic system. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1 including an adapter foot extending from a lower portion of said housing for securing said housing and said test head to the attachment point of the sealed system. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1 including a handle attached to said housing for holding in a human hand. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1 including at least one pneumatic valve disposed in said housing connected between said outlet of said pump and said test head and connected to said controller, said controller operable to actuate said at least one valve to provide pressured air from said pump to said test head. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1 including a sealing means attached to said test head for sealing between an outer surface of said test head and an inner surface of the attachment point of the sealed system. 9. A portable air pressure decay test apparatus for leak testing of a sealed system, comprising:a portable housing;an air pump disposed in said housing, said pump including an inlet and an outlet;a controller disposed in said housing;an actuator lever attached to an upper portion of said housing and to a first end of a rod member, the rod member extending through said housing;a test head attached to a second end of said rod member and extending from said housing for releasably attaching to an attachment point of a sealed system, said test head being in fluid communication with said outlet of said pump, said test head including a pressure transducer therein, said pressure transducer connected to said controller, said actuator lever operable to move said rod member and said test head relative to said housing;at least one pneumatic valve disposed in said housing connected between said outlet of said pump and said test head and connected to said controller, said controller operable to actuate said at least one valve to provide pressured air from said pump to said test head; andan indicator attached to said housing and connected to said controller,whereby when said test head is attached to the attachment point of the sea led system, said controller operates said pump to provide pressured air to the sealed system and raise the pressure in the sealed system to a predetermined value, and when said predetermined value is reached, the controller stops said pump and said pressure transducer sends a signal to said controller to enable said controller to monitor the air pressure in the sealed system for a predetermined time interval to measure an air pressure decay rate and said controller compares the air pressure decay rate measured with a predetermined air pressure decay rate to determine if a leak rate of the sealed system is acceptable, and said controller sends a signal to said indicator to indicate whether the leak rate test is or is not acceptable. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9 including a battery disposed in said housing and connected to said air pump and said controller for providing electrical power thereto. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10 wherein said battery is a removable battery. 12. The apparatus according to claim 10 wherein said battery is a rechargeable battery. 13. The apparatus according to claim 10 including an on/off switch attached to said housing and connected to said battery for providing power from said battery to said controller and said air pump. 14. A portable air pressure decay test apparatus for leak testing of a sealed system, comprising:a hollow housing;an air pump having an inlet and an outlet, said pump being disposed in said housing for providing pressured air at said outlet;a controller disposed in said housing and connected to said pump for controlling the operation of said pump;a test head mounted on said housing for releasably attaching to an attachment point of a sealed system, said test head being in fluid communication with said outlet of said pump; andat least one pneumatic valve disposed in said housing connected between said outlet of said pump and said test head and connected to said controller, said controller operable to actuate said at least one valve to provide pressured air from said pump to said test head,whereby when said test head is attached to the attachment point of the sealed system, said controller operates said pump to provide pressured air to the sealed system and raise the pressure in the sealed system to a predetermined value, and when said predetermined value is reached, the controller stops said pump and monitors the air pressure in the sealed system for a predetermined time interval to measure an air pressure decay rate and compares the air pressure decay rate measured with a predetermined air pressure decay rate to indicate if a leak rate of the sealed system is acceptable. 15. The apparatus according to claim 14 including an actuator lever attached to an upper portion of said housing and to a first end of a rod member, the rod member extending through said housing, a second end of said rod member being attached to said test head, said actuator lever operable to move said rod member and said test head relative to said housing.
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