ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTIC ENERGY ABSORBER SOLUTIONS FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPACT. IN: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Abstract

Described in the paper is an approach to proposed European enhanced Vehicle Safety Committee (EEVC) legislation for lower leg pedestrian impact to be achieved through a combination of material properties and design. The energy absorption concept outlined in this paper offers a glimpse of an engineering thermoplastic breakthrough that is expected to help automotive manufacturers and tiers develop front end safety systems to meet the proposed European Union pedestrian protection legislation. Material data indicate that this system should be able to meet the proposed system requirements without significant vehicle styling changes.