Walt Wilson presented Robert Lindskog with a plaque in appreciation for sharing his knowledge with the group.
A good-sized crowd attended the July meeting.
Congrats to 50/50 Raffle winner, Angela Apitz, with Crawford and Company.
Charlene, with Paul Davis Systems.
Karen Cowan with Lisa Schwichtenberg as folks were arriving.
Steve MacFarlane, of PW Stephens wins a raffle prize.
Robert Lindskog, an Advanced Mechanics of Materials professor, and an expert on file with ETC, addressed the July gathering of the Central Coast Claims Association with an interesting, informative and thorough presentation on vehicle "black boxes".
A side product of vehicle air-bags, these data modules consist of a series of electronic switches, calculating deployment of air-bags, and so much more.
Developers realized in the late 1980s, as the use of air-bags came into being that it was possible to download data following a deployment incident. In 1990, GM was the first to start making data available.
The standard data retrieved just begins with information like the time from impact to deployment. The box, which is not black at all, also measures vehicle speed, speed change, throttle position, and various other diagnoses.
July Door Prize Contributors
CCCA Speaker Chair Walt Wilson introduced Mr. Lindskog.
CCCA Treasurer Genavieve Capone, and Secretary Karen Cowan greet Jessica McCoon.
It was really all about Bob Tucknott's pink sport coat.
Big raffle winners included Jill Facciollia, who won the A's tickets Karen so hoped for, and Karen Cowan, who won goodies nevertheless.
CCCA VP Lenny Towle at the July meeting.
Jessica McCoon, with Liberty Mutual, center, with Lisa Schwichtenberg and Alan Brody of V&M Restoration.
