Abstract: A closure measuring system for measuring operable specifications of a door panel of an automotive vehicle. The closure measuring system includes a data sensing device adapted to be removably attached to the door panel on the vehicle for sensing and measuring a plurality of operable specifications of the door panel; such as the velocity, energy to move the door and closed door flushness. A control panel is provided for calculating and displaying the sensed and measured operable specifications from the data sensing device and comparing the sensed and measured operable specifications to predetermined design specifications of the door panel. A data acquisition chassis is electrically coupled between the data sensing device and the control panel for storing and transmitting the operable specifications between the data sensing device and the control panel.

Abstract: A seat complete measuring system (10) for measuring the efforts and range of travel of any movable component on a seat assembly (12) comprises a seat positioning station (24) for supporting and positioning the seat assembly (12). The seat positioning station (24) includes a planar support platform (26) for fixedly securing and supporting the seat assembly and an indexing mechanism supporting the support platform for rotating platform between one of a plurality of indexing positions. A multi-axis measuring station (46) is supported at a predetermined position adjacent the seat position station (24) for cooperating with the seat assembly (12).

Abstract: A seat complete measuring system (10) for measuring the efforts and range of travel of any movable component on a seat assembly (12) comprises a seat positioning station (24) for supporting and positioning the seat assembly (12). The seat positioning station (24) includes a planar support platform (26) for fixedly securing and supporting the seat assembly and an indexing mechanism supporting the support platform for rotating platform between one of a plurality of indexing positions. A multi-axis measuring station (46) is supported at a predetermined position adjacent the seat position station (24) for cooperating with the seat assembly (12).

Abstract: A closure measuring system for measuring operable specifications of a door panel of an automotive vehicle. The closure measuring system includes a data sensing device adapted to be removably attached to the door panel on the vehicle for sensing and measuring a plurality of operable specifications of the door panel; such as the velocity, energy to move the door and closed door flushness. A control panel is provided for calculating and displaying the sensed and measured operable specifications from the data sensing device and comparing the sensed and measured operable specifications to predetermined design specifications of the door panel. A data acquisition chassis is electrically coupled between the data sensing device and the control panel for storing and transmitting the operable specifications between the data sensing device and the control panel.

Abstract: A vehicle closure testing apparatus for opening or closing a vehicle door of any of a variety of vehicles under test comprises a supporting structure, a door moving mechanism, and an assembly selectably configured to position the door moving structure. The supporting structure positions the vehicle closure testing apparatus in spaced relationship to the vehicle under test. The door moving mechanism engages and rotates the vehicle door when the door moving mechanism is activated. The assembly enables the door moving mechanism to be movably positioned into a functional position relative to a specific door of the variety of vehicle doors having a specific axis of rotation and enables the doors having a specific axis of rotation and enables the door moving mechanism to be repositioned in a similar functional position relative to a different vehicle door having a different axis of rotation.

Abstract: A vehicle closure testing apparatus for opening or closing a vehicle door of any of a variety of vehicles under test includes a supporting structure, a door moving mechanism, and an assembly selectably configured to position the door moving structure. The supporting structure positions the vehicle closure testing apparatus in spaced relationship to the vehicle under test. The door moving mechanism engages and rotates the vehicle door when the door moving mechanism is activated. The assembly enables the door moving mechanism to be movably positioned into a functional position relative to a specific door of the variety of vehicle doors having a specific axis of rotation and enables the door moving mechanism to be re-positioned in a similar functional position relative to a different vehicle door having a different axis of rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for acquiring data relating to an amount of force required to move a manually movable member operatively associated with a motor vehicle through a predetermined range of movement. The apparatus comprises a movable assembly constructed and arranged to be able to engage the manually movable member through the predetermined range of movement of the manually movable member. A drive mechanism is constructed and arranged to drive the movable assembly so that the movable assembly applies a force to the manually movable member and moves the manually movable member through the predetermined range of movement so as to generally simulate a predetermined manual movement of the manually movable member.