Dynamic performance of child seating systems

Roberts, Verne L.<sup>1</sup>; McElhaney, James H.<sup>1</sup>

Affiliations

¹Highway Safety Research Institute, The University of Michigan

Abstract

In a previous study, an extensive study of the dynamic performance of child seating systems indicated that little protection was provided under circumstances other than panic braking. This study was performed with impact test conditions of 30 mph frontal and 20 mph lateral and rear barrier impacts with seating systems meeting the requirements of FMVSS 213. Additionally, the performance of prototype seats developed under contract with the Department of Transportation under similar test conditions will be presented to compare the protective qualities available with seats of current design and those that could become available in the future.

The performance of the child seats will be evaluated using two criteria, motion limits and acceleration limits. It is believed that the performance of child seats can be determined without the extensive test equipment and facilities required for adult seating and restraint systems.

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DOI: 10.4271/720971

SAE: 720971

Cited By (2)

Year	Entry
1974	Ashton SJ, Mackay GM, Gloyns PF. Trauma to children as car occupants. In: Proceedings of the International Meeting on the Biomechanics of Trauma in Children. September 17-19, 1974; Lyon, France.83-100.
1974	Turbell T. Child restraint systems: results from frontal impact tests and proposals for compliance test procedures. In: Proceedings of the International Meeting on the Biomechanics of Trauma in Children. September 17-19, 1974; Lyon, France.278-287.