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ArticleChinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi2024

Quantitative analysis of the protective performance of bicycle helmet with multi-direction impact protection system in oblique impact tests.

Yong Han, Hao Yang, He Wu, Di Pan, Bing-Yu Wang

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Article in Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yong HanSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Bus Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China. Electronic address: Yonghanxmut@gmail.com.
Hao YangSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Bus Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China.
He WuFujian Key Laboratory of Bus Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China; School of Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian province, China.
Di PanSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Bus Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China.
Bing-Yu WangSchool of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China; Fujian Key Laboratory of Bus Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian province, China.
Xiamen University of Technology · CNXiamen University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe current study aimed to assess the protective performance of helmets equipped with multi-directional impact protection system (MIPS) under various oblique impact loads.

methodsInitially, a finite element model of a bicycle helmet with MIPS was developed based on the scanned geometric parameters of an actual bicycle helmet. Subsequently, the validity of model was confirmed using the KASK WG11 oblique impact test method. Three different impact angles (30°, 45°, and 60°) and 2 varying impact speeds (5 m/s and 8 m/s) were employed in oblique tests to evaluate protective performance of MIPS in helmets, focusing on injury assessment parameters such as peak linear acceleration (PLA) and peak angular acceleration (PAA) of the head.

resultsThe results demonstrated that in all impact simulations, both assessment parameters were lower during impact for helmets equipped with MIPS compared to those without. The PAA was consistently lower in the MIPS helmet group, whereas the difference in PLA was not significant in the no-MIPS helmet group. For instance, at an impact velocity of 8 m/s and a 30° inclined anvil, the MIPS helmet group exhibited a PAA of 3225 rad/s

conclusionThe findings indicated that helmets incorporating MIPS offer enhanced protection against various oblique impact loads. When assessing helmets for oblique impacts, the utilization of larger angle anvils and rear impacts might not adequately evaluate protective performance during an impact event. These findings will guide advancements in helmet design and the refinement of oblique impact test protocols.

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BicyclingHead Protective DevicesAccelerationCraniocerebral TraumaEquipment DesignFinite Element AnalysisHumansAngular accelerationMulti-direction impact protection systemOblique impactWG11 oblique impact test

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PMID38490942
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