Patent ID: 6446511
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A method for testing first members which are joined to second members with joints, said method comprising the steps of:collecting reference data relating to displacement of a first joint which attaches a first member to a second member as a first load is exerted upon said first joint, said first joint having a first elastic limit and said first load straining said first joint beyond said first elastic limit, and said first load placing a tensile stress upon said first joint; collecting test data of an automotive vehicle assembly line relating to displacement of a second joint which attaches a third member to a fourth member as a second load is exerted upon said second joint, said second joint having a second elastic limit, said second load straining said second joint only within said second elastic limit and said second load placing a tensile stress upon said second joint; and comparing said test data to said reference data to determine if said test data is within a predetermined tolerance limit from said reference data.