RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR "TELEBUS"

Four different restraint systems were designed, constructed, built and tested for the use in vehicles built especially for transportation of handicapped persons. A restraint system with rear and side support was chosen. This restraint system is characterized by its easy handling and the minimum space requirement. The effectiveness of the chosen system was demonstrated in 31 collision tests. Accelerations of the dummy and the test sled were measured as well as forces of the restraint system for persons and for wheel-chairs. The passenger restraint system was a three-point seat belt, for the wheel-chair restraint system belts and steel ropes were used. Further development of this system with regard to weight, flexibility, appearance and simplification is possible.

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  • Corporate Authors:

    Bundesministerium fuer Forschung und Technologie

    Stresemannstrasse 2, Postfach 200706
    Bonn 2,   Germany 
  • Authors:
    • Appel, H
    • Grunewald, H J
  • Publication Date: 1983-12

Language

  • German

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; Tables;
  • Pagination: 24 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00392887
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: BMFT-FB-T-83-284
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 29 1985 12:00AM