Automotive
Technical Paper

1974 Vw Energy-Absorbing Bumper System

730033

02/01/1973

Event
1973 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors
U. Seiffert Volkswagenwerk AG
P. Kirschner Volkswagenwerk AG
Abstract
Content
The energy-absorbing bumper system designed for the 1974 Volkswagen in described. Theoretical requirements in bumper design are explained, with emphasis on bumper height, energy tolerance needs, energy absorption, and systems for absorbing the energy involved. The six systems studied are assessed, and the final design chosen is explained.
The paper also compares bumper requirements as specified in Europe and the United States.
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Topics
Bumpers, fasciae and grilles
Design processes
Affiliated or Co-Author
Volkswagenwerk AG
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/730033
Pages
8
Citation
Seiffert, U., and Kirschner, P., "1974 Vw Energy-Absorbing Bumper System," SAE Technical Paper 730033, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730033.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Feb 1, 1973
Product Code
730033
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English