Tool and method for measuring force associated with engaging a child restraint anchorage
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsKurt Schleif, Robert Michel
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Abstract
A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle. The tool includes a force measuring device, an engagement arm having a slot, and a guide mechanism. The engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the anchorage is seated within the slot.
Claims20
A tool for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle, the tool comprising:
- a measuring device adapted to measure a force;
- an engagement arm adapted to receive the anchorage;
- and
- a guide mechanism connecting the measuring device and the engagement arm;
- wherein the engagement arm transmits force to the measuring device when the engagement arm contacts the anchorage.
A tool for measuring an installation force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle, the tool comprising:
- a gauge adapted to measure a compressive force;
- an engagement arm having a slot adapted to receive the anchorage;
- and
- a linear guide rail assembly having a rail disposed proximate the gauge and a carriage adapted to move along the rail and disposed proximate the engagement arm;
- wherein the engagement arm exerts force on the gauge when the anchorage contacts the slot.
A method for measuring force associated with engaging an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system of a motor vehicle with a force measuring tool, the force measuring tool having a gauge adapted to measure a force and a guide member connected to the gauge and having a slot for receiving the anchorage, the method comprising:
- positioning the slot to receive the anchorage;
- applying force to the measuring tool to seat the anchorage against the slot;
- and
- measuring the force exerted between the slot and the anchorage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.