A Preliminary Study of an Effective Restraint System for Pregnant Women and Children
Date Published: 1969-02-01
Paper Number:690814
DOI: 10.4271/690814
Citation:
Van Kirk, D. and King, A., "A Preliminary Study of an Effective Restraint System for Pregnant Women and Children," SAE Technical Paper 690814, 1969, doi:10.4271/690814.
Author(s):
Donald J. Van Kirk - Wayne State Univ.
Albert I. King - Wayne State Univ.
Abstract:
A survey of accident reports and experimental studies showed that the lap belt does not provide sufficient protection for the pregnant car occupant in whom fetal injury or abortion often resulted. A net-type restraint system was used on pregnant sub-human primates which were subjected to decelerations of over 40g in a forward-facing configuration. The animals survived multiple impacts without treatment and delivered healthy infants. The data presented include belt loads, body kinematics, and intrauterine pressure measurements.
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