Abdominal Intrusion Sensor for Evaluating Child Restraint Systems 860370
A sensor is described that can continuously monitor intrusion and associated pressure in the abdominal area of a child dummy. A prototype device was installed in a Part 572 3-year-old dummy and used in a series of dynamic tests with a variety of child restraint systems. The sensor was able to discriminate among different restraint configurations over a range of 0 to 55 psi. The performance differences observed, in terms of peak pressures and pressure-time waveforms, were further evaluated in relation to dummy kinematics and restraint system construction.
Citation: Melvin, J. and Weber, K., "Abdominal Intrusion Sensor for Evaluating Child Restraint Systems," SAE Technical Paper 860370, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860370. Download Citation
Author(s):
John W. Melvin, Kathleen Weber
Affiliated:
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Pages: 8
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Passenger Comfort, Convenience and Safety-Test Tools and Procedures-P-174, SAE Transactions 1986-V95-86
Related Topics:
Child restraint systems
Restraint systems
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