Influence of the seat and head rest stiffness on the risk of cervical injuries in rear impact.

Author(s)
Foret-Bruno, J.-Y. Dauvilliers, F. Tarriere, C. & Mack, P.
Year
Abstract

This study discusses the solutions to guarantee adequate protection against cervical injury in a rear impact with a stiffened seat, while still ensuring the higher restraint effectiveness required in a frontal impact. The study consists of: (1) an accident study into frequency and severity of injuries to occupants in rear impact accidents; (2) a definition of the accident conditions to be duplicated in which the greatest risk of cervical injury occurs; (3) tests carried out using the Hybrid III dummy; (4) Hybrid III dummy response limitations; and (5) recommendations for obtaining adequate protection in current and future vehicle models.

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Library number
C 2698 (In: C 2572 [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 864732
Source

In: Proceedings of the thirteenth International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles ESV, Paris, France, 4-7 November, 1991, Volume 2, p. 968-974, 7 ref.

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