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Apparatus and method for testing and occupant position sensing system of a vehicle

US7216557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2004
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/0153
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus (40) for testing an occupant position sensing system (12) of a vehicle (10) includes a motor (42) having a stationary portion (44) and a movable portion (46). A test object (90) is fixed relative to the movable portion (46) of the motor (42). A motor position sensor (64) senses a position of the movable portion (46) of the motor (42) relative to the stationary portion (44) and for providing a motor position signal indicative thereof. Motor drive electronics (58) are responsive to the motor position signal for controlling the motor (42) for moving the test object (90). A data recorder (80) is adapted to receive and record data from the occupant position sensing system (12) and is adapted to receive and record the motor position signal provided by the motor position sensor (64).

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