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Sensors to capture and transmit crash test data for use in the crash testing industry; Sensors for measuring data in anthropomorphic test devices; Mechanisms for displacement measurement.

Goods & Services

Sensors to capture and transmit crash test data for use in the crash testing industry; Sensors for measuring data in anthropomorphic test devices; Mechanisms for displacement measurement

Abstract

A braking device system for a test pendulum arrangement to perform crash test dummy certifications, the braking device system including a braking device configured to brake a moving pendulum, on which a head and neck assembly of a crash test dummy is capable of being arranged, in a lower braking region, wherein the braking device includes a plunger configured to be actuated axially by a motor arrangement which is designed to come into contact with the pendulum in a defined braking region and to brake the pendulum by a braking force exerted by the plunger.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors

Abstract

A description is given of a braking apparatus system (14, 18, 22) for a test pendulum arrangement (2) for carrying out crash test dummy certifications, having a braking apparatus (14, 18, 22) for braking a moving pendulum (4), on which a head/neck assembly (10) of a crash test dummy can be arranged, in a lower braking range (B), wherein the braking apparatus (14) has a plunger (30) which can be axially actuated by means of a motor arrangement (32) and is designed to come to rest with the pendulum (4) in a defined braking range (B) and to brake the pendulum (4) by means of a braking force (FB) exerted using the plunger (30). A description is also given of a test pendulum arrangement (2) and a method for operating a test pendulum arrangement (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/14 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces generated by dead weight, e.g. pendulumInvestigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces generated by spring tension
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing

Abstract

The invention relates to a displacement transducer arrangement for measuring intrusions in a crash test dummy, having a first mounting and a second mounting, wherein a distance between the first mounting and the second mounting is variable, wherein there is a displacement transducer for measuring the distance (D) between the first mounting and second mounting, wherein the first mounting and second mounting are connected to each other by a scissor lift mechanism. The invention further relates to a crash test dummy.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G01B 5/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• G01B 3/06 - Rulers with scales or marks for direct reading rigid folding
• G01D 5/16 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying resistance
• G01D 5/165 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying resistance by relative movement of a point of contact and a resistive track
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles

Abstract

N) is provided, the cable arrangement having a suspension, wherein a first drive for accelerating the test probe and at least a second drive for displacing the suspension are provided. The invention also relates to a method for operating a corresponding test pendulum arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/30 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing