Vehicle Design for Passenger Protection from High-Speed Rear-End Collisions 680774
Scientific methodology and engineering techniques were applied to a series of three automobile rear-end collision experiments to provide data relating to seat, seat backrest, and head-restraint design. Five seat back heights and four seat back strength values were studied in connection with their practicality and relative protective features, when subjected to a 55 mph rear-end collision exposure. These research data provide a basic reference system of high-speed collision performance for seat designs with respect to occupant size and proximity to injury producing structures. Additionally, methodology, instrumentation, and related equipment required for post-crash fire studies were included in experiment 106, providing what is believed to be the first published data on the precise time-related events associated with collision-induced passenger car fires. Design revisions suggested by these findings are discussed.
Citation: Severy, D., Brink, H., and Baird, J., "Vehicle Design for Passenger Protection from High-Speed Rear-End Collisions," SAE Technical Paper 680774, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680774. Download Citation
Author(s):
Derwyn M. Severy, Harrison M. Brink, Jack D. Baird
Affiliated:
University of California, Los Angeles
Pages: 39
Event:
12th Stapp Car Crash Conference (1968)
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1968 Transactions-V77-A
Related Topics:
Fire
Seats and seating
Research and development
Tools and equipment
Vehicle occupants
Injuries
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