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Description of the Volkswagen Restraint Automatic (VW-RA) Used in a Fleet Test Program
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The paper describes a new passive restraint system, the Volkswagen Restraint Automatic (VW-RA). The system consists of an upper torso belt and an energy-absorbing knee bolster. The operation of the system is automatic as it is attached to the door of the vehicle.
The comparison with the three-point belt having a vehicle-sensitive locking retractor and airbag systems shows that the overall performance of the VW-RA is superior to the other systems. A fleet test of 50 vehicles in the United States will determine acceptability to the consumer.
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Seiffert, U., Oehm, K., and Paitula, H., "Description of the Volkswagen Restraint Automatic (VW-RA) Used in a Fleet Test Program," SAE Technical Paper 740046, 1974, https://doi.org/10.4271/740046.Also In
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