Yielding seatback is effective in protecting car occupant from whiplash if properly damped.

Author(s)
Martinez, J.L.
Year
Abstract

A yielding seatback, with linear or rotational displacement damped by an energy-absorbing device can be an effective way of protecting a car occupant from whiplash. This conclusion is based on studies of a nonlinear mathematical model developed to predict head motion during rear- end collision.

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A 9241 T IRRD 55568
Source

The SAE Journal, Vol. 77 (1969), No.12 (December), p. 24-27

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