Adjustable face tool for positioning a free motion headform
First Claim
1. An adjustable head tool (AHT) for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a vehicle surface having a target point, the AHT having a backoff angle relative to the position of the target point, the AHT comprising:
- a cranial portion at least partially enclosing a linkage assembly;
an adjustable facial template that is connected to the linkage assembly; and
a dial configured for selectively translating the adjustable facial template with respect to a selected primary impact point on the cranial portion to thereby achieve the regulated FMH backoff requirement while maintaining the backoff angle relative to the target point.
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Abstract
An adjustable head tool (AHT) is configured for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a target surface having a target point. The AHT has a built-in or a variable backoff angle relative to the position of the target point, and includes a cranial portion and an adjustable facial template. The cranial portion encloses a linkage assembly, and the facial template has one or more facial features. A rotary dial translates the facial template with respect to the cranial portion to maintain the regulated FMH backoff requirement. The cranial portion includes a forehead impact zone having a first set of demarcations, and the rotary dial has a second set of demarcations corresponding to the first set of demarcations. The dial is set so the second set of demarcations matches the first set during positioning of the AHT.
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15 Claims
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1. An adjustable head tool (AHT) for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a vehicle surface having a target point, the AHT having a backoff angle relative to the position of the target point, the AHT comprising:
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a cranial portion at least partially enclosing a linkage assembly; an adjustable facial template that is connected to the linkage assembly; and a dial configured for selectively translating the adjustable facial template with respect to a selected primary impact point on the cranial portion to thereby achieve the regulated FMH backoff requirement while maintaining the backoff angle relative to the target point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An adjustable head tool (AHT) for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a target surface having a target point, the AHT having a backoff angle relative to the position of the target point, the AHT comprising:
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a cranial portion encapsulating a linkage assembly and having a designated forehead impact zone (FIZ) with a first set of demarcations; a facial template positioned adjacent to the cranial portion and adapted to move with respect to the cranial portion, the facial template being connected to the linkage assembly; and a dial having a second set of demarcations each corresponding to a demarcation of the second set of demarcations, wherein a rotation of the dial selectively translates the facial template with respect to a selected primary impact point on the FIZ to thereby achieve the regulated FMH backoff requirement while maintaining the backoff angle relative to the target point. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An adjustable head tool (AHT) for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a target surface having a target point, the AHT having a backoff angle relative to the position of the target point and comprising:
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a cranial portion at least partially enclosing a linkage assembly, the cranial portion defining a plurality of guide slots and having a forehead impact zone (FIZ) with a first set of demarcations; an adjustable facial template connected to the linkage assembly, the linkage assembly having a plurality of guide pins that are moveable within the guide slots to allow translation of the adjustable facial template relative to the cranial portion; and a dial having a second set of demarcations corresponding to the first set of demarcations, wherein a rotation of the dial moves the guide pins within the guide slots and translates the facial template with respect to a select primary impact point on the cranial portion to thereby achieve the regulated FMH backoff requirement while maintaining the backoff angle relative to the target point. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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