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A Preliminary Look at Occupant Sensing and Child Restraints
Technical Paper
2001-01-0163
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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SAE 2001 World Congress
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English
Abstract
Manufacturer supplied child restraint systems were positioned on a current production automotive seat. Data were collected to determine current footprint pressure data plots. Based on these data, two easily identifiable footprint configurations were developed in the investigation of reproducible sensor mat classifications based on a common footprint. Testing for visual comparison and procedural confidence was carried out using both the normal and modified configurations.
The completed prototypes were subsequently tested in a seat outfitted with an occupant classification sensor for learning and system verification capability. Data were collected in four scenarios; a 0,15, 30, and 45 degree skew across the seat cushion centerline for all three footprint configurations. Each scenario was incrementally loaded at 9.1, 13.6, and 18.2 kg (20, 30, and 40 lbs.).
This preliminary investigation showed that although more testing and collaboration needs to take place, the mat type sensing system has the potential to characterize the base, or footprint, of a child restraint system. Additionally, it is suggested that efforts continue to realize an industry communization to reduce test complexity and thus program development validation costs.
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Pewinski, W., Ventura, K., and Sadek, J., "A Preliminary Look at Occupant Sensing and Child Restraints," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0163, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0163.Also In
SAE 2001 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V110-6; Published: 2002-09-15
Number: V110-6; Published: 2002-09-15
References
- 2000 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Occupant Crash Protection, Interim Final Rule
- 2000 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Occupant Crash Protection, Interim Final Rule
- 2000 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Occupant Crash Protection, Interim Final Rule
- 2000 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 Occupant Crash Protection, Interim Final Rule