Impact indicator

摘要

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; and a second member couplable to the first member over the reservoir and configured to form a capillary gap between at least a portion of an interface between the first and second members. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the indicator fluid moves from the reservoir to the interface between the first and second members and wicks into the capillary gap via capillary action, the indicator fluid disposed within the capillary gap providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.

主权项

1. An impact indicator, comprising:
a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; and a second member couplable to the first member over an opening of the reservoir and configured to form a capillary gap adjacent the opening and extending between opposing surfaces of the first and second members; and wherein, responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the indicator fluid moves from the reservoir to the capillary gap between the first and second members and wicks into the capillary gap via capillary action, the indicator fluid disposed within the capillary gap providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.