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US 2023/0417086 A1Published application
Vehicle latch testing assembly
AssigneeNissan North America, Inc.
InventorJames HAUPT
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Abstract
A vehicle latch testing assembly includes a base, a latch assembly fixed to the base, a striker assembly configured to engage the latch assembly, and a strain gauge connected to the striker assembly. An operating member is connected to the strain gauge and pivotally connected to the base. The operating member is configured to move between a first position and a second position to apply a first force to the latch assembly.
Claims20
A vehicle latch testing assembly comprising:
- a base;
- a latch assembly fixed to the base;
- a striker assembly configured to engage the latch assembly;
- a strain gauge connected to the striker assembly;
- and
- an operating member connected to the strain gauge and pivotally connected to the base, the operating member being configured to move between a first position and a second position to apply a first force to the latch assembly.
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A method of testing a vehicle latch assembly comprising the steps of:
- mounting a latch assembly to a base;
- connecting a strain gauge to a striker assembly;
- connecting an operating member to the strain gauge and to a first pivot point of the base;
- engaging the striker assembly with the latch assembly;
- and
- pivoting the operating member to apply a first force in a first direction to the latch assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.