Experimental Investigation on Injury Mechanisms of Cervical Spine at Frontal and Rear-Front Vehicle Impacts 720960
This paper discusses the results of simulated head-on and rear-front vehicle crashes employing 53 human torsos. Measurements of deceleration of the head were taken, and the resulting injuries were noted. The most common and serious injury was to the cervical spine at the sixth vertebra. It is suggested that vehicle restraint systems be developed to avoid such injury, such as safety belts that would limit anteflexion of the head, airbags for head-on crash protection, and seat backs with integrated headrests to support the head at the c.g.
Citation: Clemens, H. and Burow, K., "Experimental Investigation on Injury Mechanisms of Cervical Spine at Frontal and Rear-Front Vehicle Impacts," SAE Technical Paper 720960, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720960. Download Citation
Author(s):
H. J. Clemens, K. Burow
Pages: 18
Event:
16th Stapp Car Crash Conference (1972)
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1972 Transactions-V81-A
Related Topics:
Safety belts
Restraint systems
Injuries
Crashes
Airbag systems
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