Airbag testing apparatus having an anthropomorphic test device
US10094737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M17/0078
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A test apparatus includes a linear motion generator, an airbag, a plate, a platform, an anthropomorphic test device, and a crushable member. The airbag is spaced from the linear motion generator. The plate is moveable by the linear motion generator toward the airbag, and the platform is fixed relative to the plate. The anthropomorphic test device is adjacent the airbag and includes an end coupled to the platform. The crushable member is disposed between the plate and the platform, and the crushable member is deformable by the plate. During operation of the test apparatus, the linear motion generator moves the plate into the crushable member to slow movement of the anthropomorphic device toward the airbag. The crushable member crushes to simulate the forces on the anthropomorphic test device from a vehicle side impact.
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