Measurement system for ball joint of crash test dummy

Details Measurement system for ball joint of crash test dummy Measurement system for ball joint of crash test dummy

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Luu, Thanh X. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C073S866400

Reexamination Certificate

active

06982409

ABSTRACT:
A measurement system is provided for a ball joint of a crash test dummy. The measurement system includes a light source operatively supported by a movable ball of the ball joint and a position sensitive detector operatively supported by a fixed member of the ball joint. The measurement system also includes a controller electrically connected to the light source to provide power to the light source for emitting light and electrically connected to the position sensitive detector that receives the emitted light to measure at least two angles between the ball and the fixed member.

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