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Investigation of Improving Energy Absorption Performance and Reducing Weight of Passenger Air Bag Modules Using Computer Aided Analysis
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A computer analysis method using software for nonlinear dynamic finite element calculations has been developed to perform impact simulation on a passenger air bag module. The effects of the following parameters on energy absorption performance are investigated:
- 1)Air Bag Module Door Bead and Thickness
- 2)Reaction Can Material and Plate Thickness
From the results of this parameter study, design criteria are determined for achieving a low weight design with optimum energy absorbing characteristics.
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Wilson, E., "Investigation of Improving Energy Absorption Performance and Reducing Weight of Passenger Air Bag Modules Using Computer Aided Analysis," SAE Technical Paper 950338, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950338.Also In
Issues in Automotive Safety Technology: Offset Frontal Crashes, Airbags, and Belt Restraint Effectiveness
Number: SP-1072; Published: 1995-02-01
Number: SP-1072; Published: 1995-02-01
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