Automated Compression Apparatus for Parenteral Container Seal Testing

The patent replaces manual mechanical testing operations with an automated mechanical testing system comprising a load frame, load cell, actuator, and controller. The controller automatically controls the actuator to apply compression to specimens and records data from the load cell, eliminating manual operation while maintaining mechanical testing principles. This substitution directly increases testing speed and productivity while managing equipment complexity through integration.

The automated testing system performs self-service by automatically positioning specimens, applying controlled compression forces, measuring reactions through the load cell, and recording test data without continuous human intervention. The system serves itself by integrating all testing functions into a single automated workflow, improving productivity while the standardized equipment design keeps complexity manageable.

The patent replaces manual measurement and data recording with an automated measurement system using a load cell connected to a controller. The load cell precisely measures reaction forces during compression, and the controller automatically records and processes data, eliminating human error in measurement and improving testing accuracy while managing complexity through standardized components.

The automated testing system incorporates feedback through the load cell that continuously monitors the reaction force during compression and provides real-time data to the controller. This feedback mechanism enables precise measurement and control of compression forces, improving measurement accuracy while the integrated feedback loop is managed through standard control system architecture.

The patent enables testing of multiple specimens by segmenting the testing process into standardized, repeatable cycles that can be sequentially executed. The actuator and controller are designed to handle multiple test cycles with automatic specimen positioning and data recording, allowing increased testing volume while managing coordination complexity through modular test sequences.

The automated testing system maintains continuity of useful action by eliminating idle time between tests through automatic specimen changeover and continuous data recording. The actuator continuously performs compression cycles without manual intervention, and the controller continuously logs data, maximizing productivity while the automated coordination keeps system complexity manageable through streamlined operations.