WEIGHT SLED PAYLOAD SIMULATOR

A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the...

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Main Authors ZANOVITCH JOSEPH P, SMITH, JR. ALBERT E, MRAKOVCIC FRANK H, MANCINI BRANDON, TAYLOR RYAN, PATEL NAVIN, WALKER MARK A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.09.2010
Subjects
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TOCARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Summary:A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the load member. The plurality of retainers includes a first retainer positioned at a first height and configured to support the load member at the first height, and a second retainer positioned at a second height different from the first height and configured to support the load member at the second height. The first and second outer guides are coupled to the load member and are configured to receive therebetween at least one lifting member of a lifting device. By using load members of different weights and positioning them at varying heights, different centers of gravity can be achieved.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20090397037