FAT Dummy Models

The torso construction includes a water-filled abdomen and a pliable moulding fitted around the flexible spinal assembly and attached through spine torso pins protruding outward from the central structure. Torsion bars are used in each of the thoracic-lumbar pivot joints to control the motion. The motion of the cervical vertebrae assembly is controlled by a single cable attached to a damper and two cables attached to springs that act as neck muscle substitutes. Also included between the vertebrae are elastomer bumpers to control the end of travel response.

DYNAmore GmbH, in conjunction with the German Association for Automotive Research (FAT), have developed several validated side impact dummy models based on physical Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) used in car crash testing.


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