Table 9.
Functional Requirements for Improved Passive Protection
| Functional Requirement | % of Belted Occs with PPP N=56 |
|---|---|
| Front impacts – belted occupants | |
| Reduce belt loads on chest esp. for seniors (front belts) | 25% |
| Reduce belt loads on abdomen (rear belts) | 9% |
| Prevent underrun in car to truck impact | 5% |
| Reduce neck acceleration | 4% |
| Strengthen load partitions | 5% |
| Educate users to place loads behind load partition | 2% |
| Reduce loads to femur and tibia | 14% |
| Near-side impacts – belted occupants | |
| Optimise existing head/chest airbags | 5% |
| Reduce pelvis loading | 2% |
| Provide ride down for head/chest | 11% |
| Far-side impacts – belted occupants | |
| Reduce lateral occupant excursion | 11% |
| Reduce belt loads on chest for seniors | 2% |
| Rear impacts – belted occupants | |
| Control extension/flexion of thoracic spine | 2% |
| Rollover – belted occupants | |
| Optimise existing head curtain | 2% |
| Prevent partial ejection of limb through side window | 2% |