GB2392498A - Device for measuring the height of organic growth etc and to determine race course conditions - Google Patents

Device for measuring the height of organic growth etc and to determine race course conditions Download PDF

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GB2392498A
GB2392498A GB0218515A GB0218515A GB2392498A GB 2392498 A GB2392498 A GB 2392498A GB 0218515 A GB0218515 A GB 0218515A GB 0218515 A GB0218515 A GB 0218515A GB 2392498 A GB2392498 A GB 2392498A
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    • G01N3/00—Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
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The device comprises a ruler or rod 1 including a scale and having a slider 2 in the form of a disc or similar for movement along the ruler. The device may include a number of slider discs which represent horse hoof size or dog paws etc, the discs being slidable along the ruler. The device includes a force meter/digital recorder or pressure instrument which records in various units such as Newtons or bar. "Cushioning" effects of a surface may be recorded as the meter is pushed down on the disc which in turn is moved down to the bottom of the ruler or rod.

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SDS The lft high device records the cushioning Height of a specific Area; and the cushioning Value of organic Growth or substrate to a Desired Area.
The Device is placed on the surface; the Disc is lowered down the scale until it rests on the growth or chosen surface. The height is recorded.
The attached force meter / digital recorder or pressure instrument is lowered down the scaled poll until at its maximum travel. I.e. the bottom of the scale. In doing so, the cushioning value to area applied, is then recorded digitally or mechanically by means of a recording instrument.
The lightweight discs, that are able to run freely up and down the scaled rod or ruler, are changeable, so as to represent Equine Hooves, canine paws and human feet. The discs range from a diameter of lft right through to 1/8 of an inch.
The lightweight discs have also been used to reflect the impact areas both golf balls and footballs make. The device will determine the cushioning value of organic growth or harrowed surfaces, as made by the impact of a spherical object.
This data recorded from the device could be of great importance to the horseracing industry or any sporting body that involves the use of organic surfaces and spherical objects. Figure 1.
I) Recording instrument that freely runs up and down a scaled rod or ruler, to give cushioning value.
2) Various sized discs as to reflect horses hoofs, dog paws, human feet or small machinery. 3) Scaled ruler or rod to give cushioning height.
4) 'a: inch x 1 inch block, to sit on surface or substrate.
Figure 2.
1) Recording instrument that freely runs up and down a scaled rod or ruler, to give cushioning value.
2) Various sized discs as to reflect horses hoofs, dog paws, human feet or small machinery. 3) Scaled ruler or rod to give cushioning height.
4) '/' inch x l inch block, to sit on surface or substrate.

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1. What is claimed.
SDS. I) A mobile device for measuring the cushioning height and value of organic growth or various man-made surfaces as to the impact or propulsive area, or part of, a horses hoof or human foot.
2) A device as claimed in claim 1, where the impact area is a ball of any description.
3) A device as in claim 1 and claim 2, where the impact area is a sporting or general foot attire.
4) A method of making an assessment of the going on a horse racetrack or gallop, in regard to the cushioning height or value to the propulsive area of a horses hoof.
5) A method of indicating or assessing the cushioning value of various surfaces in general engineering terms of Ibf or Newton's, etc.
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US7421794B2 (en) * 2006-05-12 2008-09-09 Newell Products, Llc Device and method for measuring an animal's mouth

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GB1524445A (en) * 1975-03-17 1978-09-13 Univ Western Australia Impact soil testing device
US4694581A (en) * 1986-12-22 1987-09-22 Genentech, Inc. Height-measuring device
GB2206207A (en) * 1987-06-20 1988-12-29 Clarence Harry Raven Height measuring instrument
GB2236596A (en) * 1988-12-13 1991-04-10 Richard Begemann Measuring instrument
GB2341936A (en) * 1998-09-23 2000-03-29 Adas Consulting Ltd Measuring the energy absorbing capacity of a substrate

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GB1485376A (en) * 1974-11-28 1977-09-08 Dunlop Ltd Measurement of penetration resistance
GB1524445A (en) * 1975-03-17 1978-09-13 Univ Western Australia Impact soil testing device
US4694581A (en) * 1986-12-22 1987-09-22 Genentech, Inc. Height-measuring device
GB2206207A (en) * 1987-06-20 1988-12-29 Clarence Harry Raven Height measuring instrument
GB2236596A (en) * 1988-12-13 1991-04-10 Richard Begemann Measuring instrument
GB2341936A (en) * 1998-09-23 2000-03-29 Adas Consulting Ltd Measuring the energy absorbing capacity of a substrate

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7421794B2 (en) * 2006-05-12 2008-09-09 Newell Products, Llc Device and method for measuring an animal's mouth

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