Backrest and Head Restraint Design for Rear-End Collision Protection 680079
Scientific methodology and engineering techniques were applied to a series of twelve automobile rear-end collision experiments to provide data relating to seat, seat backrest and head-restraint design. Five speeds of impact, six seatback heights and six seatback strength values were studied. The purpose was to evaluate the relative protective merits and the practicality of various seat designs with respect to the many variables common to rear-end collisions. This research data provides a basic reference system of collision performance for seat designs with respect to occupant size, posture and proximity to injury producing structures.
Citation: Severy, D., Brink, H., and Baird, J., "Backrest and Head Restraint Design for Rear-End Collision Protection," SAE Technical Paper 680079, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680079. Download Citation
Author(s):
Derwyn M. Severy, Harrison M. Brink, Jack D. Baird
Affiliated:
Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
Pages: 117
Event:
1968 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
The Debate Between Stiff and Yielding Seats-PT-106
Related Topics:
Seats and seating
Vehicle occupants
Research and development
Injuries
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