Frontal collision mitigation using intelligent extending bumper

Jawad, Saad

Affiliations

¹Mechanical, Aerospace & Automotive Engineering Division, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Abstract

This paper investigates feasibility and performance of collision mitigation using an intelligent extending bumper system to absorb impact energy in vehicle frontal collisions. It is proposed to use a m extending bumper supported by two hydraulic cylinders fixed to the longitudinal columns of the vehicle. A specially adapted fast response hydraulic flow control valve with a learning digital computer control is proposed. Simulation investigations revealed a maximum level of 9g deceleration could be achieved in a 30 mph collision

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