Testing device for an airbag module
AssigneeMotherson Innovations Company Limited
InventorsErkan Bal, Alexander Bader, Lukas Kuegel, Konrad Forsthofer
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A testing device for an airbag module includes a support structure to which an airbag module containing an airbag can be fastened, the support structure forming a passage which can be penetrated by the airbag, at least one lid movably fastened to the support structure by fastening means between a closing position in which the lid closes the passage and an open position in which the passage is opened, and a closure device that closes the lid in the closing position by applying a closing force to the lid, wherein the lid comprises at least one first force sensor measuring the opening force applied to the lid by the airbag when moved out of the closed position by the airbag.
Claims11
A testing device for an airbag module, comprising,
- a support structure, an airbag module, an airbag, the airbag module to be fastened to the support structure, said support structure including a passage for penetration by the airbag;
- a lid movably fastened to the support structure by a fastener between a closing position in which the lid closes the passage and an open position in which the passage is opened, and
- a closure device that closes the lid in the closing position by applying a closing force to the lid, said lid comprising at least one first force sensor measuring an opening force applied to the lid by the airbag when the lid is moved out of the closed position,
- wherein the lid is fastened to the support structure by at least one flexible belt, said belt co-operating with at least a second force sensor measuring the hinge force applied to the belt when the lid is moved out of the closed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.