IMPACT TEST DEVICE AND IMPACT TEST METHOD FOR SIMULATING AN IMPACT

摘要

Stated is an impact test device for simulating an impact of a body on a vehicle, which impact test device comprises a movable carriage and an actuator that is attached to the movable carriage. With the movable carriage at a standstill the actuator can move in a linear manner an impact body against the vehicle in order to deform the vehicle and to accelerate the movable carriage away from the vehicle. Since the mass of the actuator is significantly lighter than that of the movable carriage, termination of the impact test may take place very quickly.