DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED INFLATION TECHNIQUES. VOLUME I

The report summarizes the effort to develop an improved inflatable restraint system. The objective was to provide up to 50 mph frontal crash protection for front seat passengers without undue hazards to out-of-position occupants. The inflation concept for this program consisted of a dual bag design - a low pressure aspirator filled head bag and a high pressure augmented filled torso bag. The knees were cushioned by a fixed crushable restraint. Based on the results of 39 sled tests and 6 full scale vehicle tests it is concluded that this system probably can be effective in meeting MVSS 208 injury criteria at speeds to 45 mph.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also PB-240 268.
• Corporate Authors:

  Olin Corporation

  Engineering and Development
  Marion, IL  United States 

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • JOHNSON, J T
• Publication Date: 1976-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 56 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Anatomical models; Crash tests; Front seats; Frontal crashes; Inflatable structures; Inflation; Injuries; Motor vehicles; Passengers; Passive restraint systems; Protection; Safety engineering; Safety equipment
• Subject Areas: Highways; Passenger Transportation; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00146495
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-HS-802021 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-345-3-691
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM