This paper discusses the problem of occupant protection in severe rear-end collisions from the standpoint of high performance seat structures and head restraints. Consideration is given to both fixed head restraints and to deployable head restraints. Two-dimensional computer simulations of occupant kinematics in a variety of rear-end collisions are utilized to provide initial performance criteria for head restraint design configurations. The resulting prototype system underwent a test and development program on an impact sled. The results of the various prototype performances and general criteria for high performance head restraint systems are discussed.
Occupant Protection in Rear-End Collisions
Sae Technical Papers
1972 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1972
1972-02-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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