Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle front impact structure development

Glasgow, Frank J.; Treece, Thomas L.

Affiliations

¹Chrysler Corporation Advance Engineering Staff

Abstract

The Calspan/Chrysler RSV is a practical safety vehicle for the 1980's that can be produced within the projected limits of technology and materials at a rate of 300 000 units per year. It must have consumer appeal and has the major restriction of a base vehicle weight less than 3 000 pounds.

Within these limits the front impact structure is being developed to maximize occupant protection for both the striking and struck vehicles.

This paper describes the front impact structural concept and details the complete vehicle static crush and computer impact simulation work accomplished to this point in the development.

The computer simulation based on complete car static crush data is verified through comparisons of simulated versus actual impact data for the Simca 1307 base car.

The value of the analysis method in defining structure that must meet high speed front barrier impact criteria as well as front to side vchicle impact compatibility and pedestrian impact requirements is demonstrated. The static crush and analysis of twp modified vehicles is described in detail.

Cited By (2)

Year	Entry
1976	Miller PM. A status report on the Calspan/Chrysler RSV. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). October 12-15, 1976; Washington, D.C.77-100.
1976	Miller PM, DuWaldt FA. Influence of material resources on the RSV. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles (ESV). October 12-15, 1976; Washington, D.C.381-400.