Method and apparatus for cycle testing a motor vehicle closure panel
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Jan 28, 2003
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Apr 12, 2000
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Apr 12, 2000
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An apparatus for cycle testing a closure panel of a motor vehicle. The closure panel is coupled to a body of the motor vehicle for articulation about the pivot axis. The closure panel includes first and second laterally spaced apart edges. The first edge is adjacent the pivot axis of the second edge and carries a latch for releasable attachment to the body. The apparatus for cycle testing includes a first linear actuator, a tensioner, and a first flexible coupler. The first linear actuator has a guide track and a carriage mounted to the guide track for repeated movement in alternative directions along a first translation axis between first and second positions. The tensioner is coupled to the carriage of the first linear actuator for movement therewith. The first flexible coupler is attached to the tensioner and coupled to the closure panel adjacent the second edge. The tensioner is operative for maintaining a tension in the first flexible coupler as the carriage is cycled between the first and second positions.
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