Browse Publications Technical Papers 720415
1972-02-01

Energy Requirements - Correlation Between Occupant, Bag and Inflator 720415

Part I of this paper discusses a computer model of a hybrid air cushion inflator which models existing systems to a high degree of accuracy. Gas generator size and ballistic properties, stored gas composition, storage pressure, volume, temperature, and receiving tank parameters can be varied to accurately predict the effects of system changes on inflator performance.
In Part II, an approach for analytically obtaining equations of motion for torsos during contact with gas cushions in frontal collisions and subsequent ride-down characteristics is developed. From these equations, calculations of torso “g” forces, cushion pressures and other system parameters can be made. It is then possible to optimize these parameters in terms of desired torso response under a variety of design criteria as a guide to system design and experimental verification.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Preview Document Add to Cart
Members save up to 17% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
TECHNICAL PAPER

Laboratory Investigations and Mathematical Modeling of Airbag-Induced Skin Burns

942217

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Laboratory Investigations and Mathematical Modeling of Airbag-Induced Skin Burns

942217

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Realistic Posture Prediction for Maximum Dexterity

2001-01-2110

View Details

X