A energy absorbing restraint system.

Author(s)
Melay, R.W. Blackstone, F. J. & Das, P.K.
Year
Abstract

An energy-absorbing restraint system that limits the acceleration of a passenger in a forward auto crash to 20 g's is presented. The device absorbs energy through the continuous bending of a steel wire. Results indicate that it closely approximates a constant force energy absorber.

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Library number
A 9712 fo IRRD 42479
Source

New York, SAE 1970., 14 blz., grafn. Automative Engineering Congress, Detroit Mich. January 11-15-1971 SAE 710078

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