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Vehicle vibration simulator

  • US 5,618,995 A
  • Filed: 07/05/1995
  • Issued: 04/08/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle vibration simulator to simulate occupant exposure to vibration in a motor vehicle comprising:

  • a reaction mass;

    a seat portion;

    a seat actuator between said reaction mass and said seat portion for providing at least one degree of vibration freedom;

    a steering column portion;

    a steering column actuator between said reaction mass and said steering column portion for providing at least one degree of vibration freedom;

    a floorpan portion; and

    a floorpan actuator between said reaction mass and said floorpan portion for providing one degree of vibration freedom, and means for controlling said seat actuator, steering column actuator and floorpan actuator to allow said seat actuator, steering column actuator and floorpan actuator to be individually actuated independently and simultaneously to simulate human exposure to vehicle vibration.

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