An airbag generates a considerable amount of kinetic energy during its inflation process. As a result substantial forces can be developed between the deploying airbag and the out-of-position occupant. Accident data and laboratory test results have indicated a potential for head, neck, chest, abdominal, and leg injuries from these forces. This suggests that mitigating such forces should be considered in the design of airbag restraint systems. This document outlines a comprehensive set of test guidelines that can be used for investigating the interactions that occur between the deploying airbag and the occupant who is near the module at the time of deployment. Static and dynamic tests to investigate driver and passenger systems are given. Static tests may be used to sort designs on a comparative basis. Designs that make it through the static sorting procedure may be subjected to the appropriate dynamic tests.
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2011SAE J1980-2011 Guidelines for Evaluating Out-of-Position Vehicle Occupant Interactions with Deploying Frontal Airbags
2008SAE J1980-2008 Guidelines for Evaluating Out-of-Position Vehicle Occupant Interactions with Deploying Frontal Airbags
2001SAE J1980-2001 Guidelines for Evaluating Out-of-Position Vehicle Occupant interactions with Deploying Airbags
1990SAE J1980-1990 Guidelines for Evaluating Out-of-Position Vehicle Occupant Interactions with Deploying Airbags@ Information Report