APR proposals for child protection in cars

Pincemaille, Y.; Brun-Cassan, F.; Caillibot, P.; Le Coz, J-Y.; Brutel, G.

Affiliations

¹Laboratory of Accidentology and Biomechanics Associated with Peugeot S.A. and Renault (APR)

²P.S.A.-Peugeot-Citroen, Laboratory of Automotive Safety

Abstract

Taking into account its knowledge of accidentology and biomechanics, and further to many real and simulated vehicle crashes in different configurations with dummies of different sizes, the APR has been able to combine a certain number of specifications to define the highest performance in child restraint systems.

The objective is to offer the best possible protection as a function of the age of occupant, combined with easy mounting in vehicles.

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