The influence of seat-back and head-restraint properties on the head-neck motion during rear-impact

doi:10.1016/0001-4575(96)00064-4

Accident Analysis & Prevention

Volume 28, Issue 2, March 1996, Pages 221-227

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Abstract

The influence of different seat properties on the head-neck motion during a low-velocity rear-end impact was tested using a Hybrid III-dummy fitted with a modified neck (RID-neck). The results show that by modifying the properties of the seat-back and head-restraint it is possible to influence the head-neck kinematics to a great extent. It was possible to virtually eliminate the neck extension motion during a rear-impact. This will hopefully result in a significant decrease in neck injury risk in real world rear-impacts.

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^☆: Presented at the 1993 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impacts, 8–10 September, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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PaperThe influence of seat-back and head-restraint properties on the head-neck motion during rear-impact☆

Abstract

Accid. Anal. Prev.

J. Biomech.

Injury

Neck injuries in rear end car collisions. Biomechanical considerations to improve head restraints

Influence of the seat and head rest stiffness on the risk of cervical injuries in rear impact

The federal motorvehicle safety standards: recommendations for increased occupant safety

Flexion-torsion neck injury in rear impacts

Neck injuries in rear end collisions among front and rear seat occupants

Analysis of human test subject responses to low velocity rear end impacts

Investigation of the Kinematics and Kinetics of Whiplash

Injuries to car occupants—some aspects of the interior safety of cars

Effects of different types of headrests in rear collisions

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The influence of seat-back and head-restraint properties on the head-neck motion during rear-impact☆