Test rig
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1. A test rig for impact testing of vehicle components, the rig comprising:
- a mounting platform,means for securing an item, or arrangement to be tested, to the platform,an array of actuators mounted in close proximity to the mounting platform,means for selectively extending any combination of the actuators in a direction towards the mounting platform,wherein the securing means is adjustable to enable the test item or arrangement to be mounted at any one of a plurality of positions relative to the array of actuators.
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Abstract
A test rig for impact testing on vehicles comprises a platform for mounting a vehicle seat and test dummy and an array of individually selectively controllable actuators, in close proximity to the platform. The actuators are extendible towards the platform by individually determinable velocities. Control loops and microprocessors assist the control. In this way a more accurate and versatile simulation is possible of any one of a variety of crash situations including pole impacts. Vehicle characteristics can be simulated without the need to use expensive actual vehicle parts.
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1. A test rig for impact testing of vehicle components, the rig comprising:
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a mounting platform, means for securing an item, or arrangement to be tested, to the platform, an array of actuators mounted in close proximity to the mounting platform, means for selectively extending any combination of the actuators in a direction towards the mounting platform, wherein the securing means is adjustable to enable the test item or arrangement to be mounted at any one of a plurality of positions relative to the array of actuators. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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