Browse Publications Technical Papers 680478
1968-02-01

Passenger Car Instrument Panel Having Improved Energy Absorbing Characteristics 680478

The authors examine the engineering requirements of a passenger car instrument panel having improved ability to reduce occupant injury. In the development of materials and their geometric configuration, the pad and its underlying structure receive primary consideration. A prototype instrument panel is described, and data are presented on approximately 40 different materials and combinations of materials evaluating their ability to absorb occupant energy.

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