System force-deformation modeling apparatuses and methods
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a frame;
a first mount coupled in fixed relation to the frame, the first mount configured to be coupled to a first vehicle bumper;
a second mount movably coupled to the frame, the second mount configured to be coupled to a second vehicle bumper; and
an actuator configured to move the second mount relative to the first mount on the frame;
where the apparatus is configured to be actuated to compress at least one of the first and second vehicle bumper between the first and second mounts.
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Abstract
System force-deformation measuring apparatuses (e.g., an apparatus that applies a quasi-static force), such as those, for example, configured to generate data (e.g., non-generic or accident-specific data) that assists in the reconstruction of vehicle collisions.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a frame; a first mount coupled in fixed relation to the frame, the first mount configured to be coupled to a first vehicle bumper; a second mount movably coupled to the frame, the second mount configured to be coupled to a second vehicle bumper; and an actuator configured to move the second mount relative to the first mount on the frame; where the apparatus is configured to be actuated to compress at least one of the first and second vehicle bumper between the first and second mounts. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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