Inventors:
Larry Wolyniec - Darien IL, US
Edward Litke - Tinley Park IL, US
International Classification:
G01N 3/62
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for determining a value that correlates to available traction that is a lightweight, hand-held, portable apparatus that may include a pad of material, a translating assembly, a load assembly, a first device to move the pad and a second device that measures a peak amount of break-away torque. The load assembly facilitates application of a calibrated load to the pad as a result of but regardless of a force applied to the apparatus.