Title :
Studies with belt integrated vehicular seats
Author :
Sances, Anthony, Jr. ; Saczalski, Kenneth J.
Author_Institution :
Biomechanics Inst., Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Abstract :
Static and dynamic studies were conducted with conventional and belt integrated vehicular seats. Most conventional seat backs failed with a static rearward torque of approximately 700 to 800 Newton meters (Nm) while integrated seats sustain a torque up to approximately 3,500 to 4,000 Nm. Correspondingly greater rearward changes in speed can be sustained by integrated seats
Keywords :
acceleration measurement; automobiles; dynamic testing; health hazards; impact testing; safety; torque; belt integrated vehicular seats; chest acceleration; conventional seat backs; dummy; dynamic studies; head acceleration; rearward speed changes; static rearward torque; static studies; Belts; Biomechanics; Force measurement; Injuries; Protection; Safety; Testing; Torque; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.804026
