The authors examine the engineering requirements of a passenger car instrument panel having improved ability to reduce occupant injury. In the development of materials and their geometric configuration, the pad and its underlying structure receive primary consideration. A prototype instrument panel is described, and data are presented on approximately 40 different materials and combinations of materials evaluating their ability to absorb occupant energy.
Passenger Car Instrument Panel Having Improved Energy Absorbing Characteristics
Sae Technical Papers
Mid-Year Meeting ; 1968
1968-02-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch