Citation

McElhaney JH, Roberts VL, Melvin JW, Shelton W, Hammond AJ. Proc. Stapp Car Crash Conf. 1972; 16.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1972, Society of Automotive Engineers SAE)

DOI

10.4271/720972

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of adequate criteria and evaluation methods for seat belt restraint design. These criteria should include the effect of seat belts in abdominal injury as well as head injury. It is concluded that belt load limiters and energy-absorbing devices should limit head-to-vehicle contact, ensure that the lap belt maintains proper contact with the bony pelvic girdle, and limit the belt loads. Studies are made of pulse shape and belt fabrics. Currently available mathematical models are used for the studies included in the paper.