Airbag Effects on the Out-of-Position Child
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This paper describes experiments involving airbag systems. Because there is the least amount of data on the tolerance of children to impact, the out-of-position child was used in the experiments.
After careful consideration it was decided that a primate of approximately the same weight as a child be used, which would provide the most realistic evaluation of potential injuries. The animal chosen for the experimental program was the baboon.
Five distinct positions were chosen and this paper describes in detail the experimental physiological conditions and results.
Affiliated:
Biomechanics Research Center, Wayne State University
Pages: 9
Event:
National Automobile Engineering Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1972 Transactions-V81-A, Passenger Car Inflatable Restraint Systems-A Compendium of Published Safety Research-PT-31, Biomechanics of Impact Injuries and Injury Tolerances of the Abdomen, Lumbar Spine, and Pelvis Complex-PT-47, Occupant Detection and Sensing for Smarter Air Bag Systems-PT-107
Related Topics:
Airbag systems
Children
Injuries
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