The mechanical principle of a simple pliers tool was applied to design a new energy absorbing rear underride guard. The guard, consisting of a hanging steel frame held by a steel cables net, could avoid underride of a GM Vectra at 64 km/h colliding in 50% offset. Injury criteria measured at Hybrid 3 dummies showed a low crash severity (HIV = 381). The guard needs, however, further optimization to become commercially feasible.
First Crash Test of the New Conceptual Pliers Underride Guard
Sae Technical Papers
SAE Brasil 98 VII International Mobility Technology Conference and Exhibit ; 1998
1998-11-09
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch