TOOL AND METHOD FOR MEASURING FORCE ASSOCIATED WITH ENGAGING A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE
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1. A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle, the tool comprising:
- a measuring device adapted to measure a force;
an engagement arm adapted to receive the anchorage; and
a guide mechanism connecting the measuring device and the engagement arm;
wherein the engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the engagement arm contacts the anchorage.
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Abstract
A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle. The tool includes a force measuring device, an engagement arm having a slot, and a guide mechanism. The engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the anchorage is seated within the slot.
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20 Claims
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1. A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle, the tool comprising:
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a measuring device adapted to measure a force;
an engagement arm adapted to receive the anchorage; and
a guide mechanism connecting the measuring device and the engagement arm;
wherein the engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the engagement arm contacts the anchorage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A tool for measuring an installation force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle, the tool comprising:
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a gauge adapted to measure a compressive force;
an engagement arm having a slot adapted to receive the anchorage; and
a linear guide rail assembly having a rail disposed proximate the gauge and a carriage adapted to move along the rail and disposed proximate the engagement arm;
wherein the engagement arm exerts force on the gauge when the anchorage contacts the slot. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle with a force measuring tool, the force measuring tool having a gauge adapted to measure a force and a guide member connected to the gauge and having a slot for receiving the anchorage, the method comprising:
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positioning the slot to receive the anchorage;
applying force to the measuring tool to seat the anchorage against the slot; and
measuring the force exerted between the slot and the anchorage. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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