Anthropomorphic Dummy Positioning and Repeatability Measurements

NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Researchhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15250941981PDFResearch PaperDynamic Science, Inc.United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Office of Vehicle CrashworthinessUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited StatesManual safety beltsCrash injury researchDummiesPassive restraint systemsAcceptance testsDOT-HS-805-8823112-81-004NTIS-PB81212367DTNH-22-80-C-02063Final reportThe purpose of the tests conducted was two fold: (1) To determine if the proposed compliance procedure would provide repeatable results. (2) To see if the requirements can be met without violating the anchorage location requirements specified in FMVSS 210. Results: Repeatability in the positioning of the upper torso of the dummy was poorer for the van and pick-up than for passenger cars; Position of the belt in the belt fit zone is not highly sensitive to variations in dummy position; For standard belt systems tested, modifications made to the seat belt assemblies would still meet the requirements of FMVSS 210. /Abstract from report summary page/129