Development of NHTSA’s Side Impact Test Procedure for Child Restraint Systems Using a Deceleration Sled : Part 2

Janet Brelin-Fornari, Sheryl Janca

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Abstract

This report presents the results of the continued research and development of child seat side impact tests using the deceleration sled at Kettering University’s Crash Safety Center. The objective of this test series was to gain further insight into the sensitivity of the side impact test fixture response. Test variations included speed of impact, weight of the fixture, and impact characteristics. Additionally, 20 child restraint system (CRS) specific tests were conducted using a fixed set of test parameters.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalU.S. Department of Transportation: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
StatePublished - May 1 2014

Keywords

  • Side impact development
  • child restraint system
  • deceleration sled

Disciplines

  • Automotive Engineering

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