Abstract: A simulator device for simulating the signature characteristics of a vehicle is provided which has a support structure to operably support a door assembly of a vehicle. A door actuating assembly is adjustably mounted to the support structure to operate the vehicle door assembly systems. The simulator device thereby cyclic tests the door assembly without the need for the door assembly to be installed on the vehicle.

Abstract: A movable molding is provided for a vehicle on the body adjacent to the wrap-around end portion of the bumper. The molding and end portion of the bumper have mating abutment surfaces. When the bumper moves towards the vehicle upon impact, the mating abutment surfaces interact causing the molding to be moved against the action of a spring along a slide element thus avoiding damage to the parts. Upon retraction of the bumper to its normal position, the spring biases the molding back to its normal position lying against the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: An impact absorbing bumper mounting unit for automotive vehicles includes inner and outer nested members of C-shaped configuration. The outer member has a composite shape with one corrugated end portion fixed to a bumper assembly and its other C-shaped section portion adapted for attachment to the vehicle frame. The inner member has a uniform C-shaped section with its one end fixed to the bumper assembly and its other free end spaced from the frame attached end of the outer member. The composite outer member provides an impact absorbing corrugated portion and a C-sectioned guide portion which cooperates with the inner member for controlled coaxial collapse of each mounting unit during a low speed impact obviating damage by the bumper assembly to the body work.