The Effect of Pre-Impact Braking on the Performance of Child Restraint Systems in Real Life Accidents and Under Varying Test Conditions 933097
This study compares a sample of approximately 900 real-life accidents with dynamic tests using a fully instrumented TNO P 3 dummy, in order to describe the effect of varying degrees of pre-impact braking. Altered test conditions, in particular the forward shift of seat belt anchorage points, are evaluated.
It is concluded that pre-impact braking has little effect on horizontal head excursion and chest deceleration. Pre-impact braking does however reduce neck loads, resultant head deceleration and HIC. Reducing the excessive head excursion observed in vehicles with extreme forward anchorages may well require replacing automotive seat belts with a new interface for child restraints.
Citation: Czernakowski, W. and Otte, D., "The Effect of Pre-Impact Braking on the Performance of Child Restraint Systems in Real Life Accidents and Under Varying Test Conditions," SAE Technical Paper 933097, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/933097. Download Citation
Author(s):
Waldemar Czernakowski, Dietmar Otte
Pages: 10
Event:
Child Occupant Protection Symposium
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Child Occupant Protection-SP-0986
Related Topics:
Child restraint systems
Safety belts
Head
Torso
Neck
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