J-MLIT Research onto a Pedestrian Lower Extremity Protection - Evaluation Tests for Pedestrian Legform Impactors

As for a Global Technical Regulation (GTR) legform impactor, which is discussed at the United Nations ECE/WP29/GRSP, a flexible pedestrian legform impactor (Flex-PLI) and a rigid legform impactor (TRL-LFI) are proposed. However, as for the Flex-PLI, evaluation test for its repeatability and reproducibility has not been confirmed. Besides, its advantage over the TRL-LFI must be demonstrated in full-scale vehicle tests. In this research, several kinds of loading tests were conducted on the Flex-PLI, and its favorable repeatability and reproducibility was confirmed. Besides, vehicle tests were performed using the Flex-PLI and the TRL-LFI, and the Flex-PLI demonstrated its higher biofidelity and load measurability in full-scale vehicle tests.

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Authors:
- Notsu, Masao
- Nishimoto, Toshiyuki
- Konosu, Atsuhiro
- Ishikawa, Hirotoshi
Conference:
- 19th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV)
- Location: Washington DC, United States
- Date: 2005-6-6 to 2005-6-9
Publication Date: 2005-6

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Web
Features: Figures; Photos; References;
Pagination: 10p
Monograph Title: Proceedings - 19th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Washington, D.C., June 6-9, 2005

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Crash tests; Dummies; Leg; Lower extremities
Uncontrolled Terms: Biofidelity; Repeatability; Reproducibility
Geographic Terms: Japan
Subject Areas: Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I84: Personal Injuries; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01066522
Record Type: Publication
Report/Paper Numbers: 05-0193
Files: TRIS, USDOT
Created Date: Jun 20 2007 1:24PM