Helmet impact simulator and method
US9552747B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B5/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A head impact test apparatus is configured to enable viewing a head model including a brain component that may be at least partially surrounded by a fluid component and within a skull component. A head model may be a cross-sectional model of a person's head and have a translucent cover extending over the cross-sectional plane to enable viewing and image capture of the components of the head model. A camera may be configured to take a plurality of images during an impact test. These images may be analyzed to determine the acceleration and deformation of the brain component. An impact element is configured to impact the head model and the head model may have any type of helmet thereon. A helmet component may comprise a helmet cover. The test may be used to determine the effectiveness of helmets and helmet covers in reducing brain trauma.
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