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VEHICLE ROLLOVER TEST FIXTURE

  • US 20080307855A1
  • Filed: 06/10/2008
  • Published: 12/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A test fixture for rollover crash testing of a test vehicle onto a moving surface said fixture comprising:

  • a cradle to support and rotate a test vehicle;

    a structure to position and releasably hold the cradle;

    a sled having a contact surface and carried by bearings on a guide extending beneath the structure and the cradle;

    means for rotating the cradle;

    means for releasing the cradle and test vehicle from the structure responsive to a sensing means for contact within a drop impact zone on the contact surface of the sled; and

    means for arresting vertical motion of the cradle.

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