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Citation
(2004), "Window anti-trap pinch force sensor", Sensor Review, Vol. 24 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2004.08724aad.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Window anti-trap pinch force sensor
Window anti-trap pinch force sensor
Keywords: Force sensors
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS-118), specify maximum forces that can be developed by automatic window, door, and sunroof closing mechanisms under defined spring rates and displacements. Sensor Developments' model 10293-450 Pinch Force Sensor, uses interchangeable spring packs and adjustable initial “gaps” to allow the checking of these power operated systems.
Plate 6
Shown with 200mm extention
In operation, the sensor is “clipped” onto the window and the closer actuated. A companion instrument records the peak force developed to verify compliance to the specification. Standard capacities for the sensor are forces up to 200N spring rates from 2 to 65 N/mm, and displacements from 6 to 200 mm (see Plate 6). The sensor may also be mated to more sophisticated instrumentation for development applications.
For further information, please contact: Sensor developments Inc., P.O. Box 290, 1050 W. Silver Bell Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48359-0290.Tel: 1-(248) 391-3000; Fax: 1-(248) 391-0107; E-mail: sensor@sendev.com; Web site: http://sendev.com