Abstract: A testing assembly for use in testing a vehicle fixture is provided. The testing assembly includes a multi-axis centrifuge, a fixturing plate, a braking assembly, and a controller. The multi-axis centrifuge includes a central arm that is configured to rotate circumferentially along a rail guide. The fixturing plate is secured to a first end of the central arm. The fixturing plate includes a plurality of openings sized to receive a fastener assembly therethrough for securing the vehicle fixture in a desired position and orientation to the fixturing plate. The braking assembly includes at least one electric actuator coupled to the central arm for selectively stopping rotation of the central arm. The controller provides dynamic control of the multi-axis centrifuge using data gathered from at least one complete build-up test of a vehicle. The controller receives additional data from the testing assembly during testing of a vehicle fixture.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an assembly for housing and covering a vehicle airbag in an un-deployed state. The assembly can include a hollow housing that defines an interior that is configured to house the airbag in the un-deployed state. The housing can include a door having a linearly extending primary weakened portion spanning longitudinally opposing ends of the housing. The housing door can also include a pair of angled seams that each extend proximate the primary weakened portion to a location adjacent opposing corners of the door. The assembly can also include an intermediate layer disposed over and joined to the housing door, and an exterior layer disposed over and joined to the intermediate layer.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an assembly for housing and covering a vehicle airbag in an un-deployed state. The assembly can include a hollow housing that defines an interior that is configured to house the airbag in the un-deployed state. The housing can include a door having a linearly extending primary weakened portion spanning longitudinally opposing ends of the housing. The housing door can also include a pair of angled seams that each extend proximate the primary weakened portion to a location adjacent opposing corners of the door. The assembly can also include an intermediate layer disposed over and joined to the housing door, and an exterior layer disposed over and joined to the intermediate layer.