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Sled test apparatus

  • US 8,365,618 B2
  • Filed: 01/21/2011
  • Issued: 02/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sled test apparatus for simulating a vehicle crash, the apparatus comprising:

  • a sled carriage mounted for linear movement along a test axis; and

    a simulated occupant cabin including a first structure mounted to the carriage for guided movement relative to the carriage and a second structure mounted to the carriage, the first structure configured to move relative to the second structure during the guided movement, the first structure pivotally mounted to the carriage for pivotally guided movement relative to the carriage about a vertical pivot axis;

    wherein the first structure includes at least one of a vehicle dashboard instrument panel and a vehicle A-pillar.

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