Document Type
Poster
Journal/Book Title/Conference
College of Engineering Senior Design Projects
Publisher
Utah State University
Location
Logan, UT
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
Summary: Currently Autoliv is testing airbags against a flat steel plate. Testing against a steel plate doesn’t provide accurate airbag rebound data. Autoliv also does most of the development in series with automotive companies. They do initial designs but cannot get accurate tests until test vehicles are built.
Problem: Create a fixture that will bend a surface to replicate the curvature of any windshield desired resulting in more accurate airbag rebound data.
Why: Solving this problem will result in higher accuracy and precision in airbag performance systems. The new test fixture will provide a better representation of how the airbag rebounds. The fixture allows airbag development to be in parallel with automotive companies.
Recommended Citation
Simpson, Perry; Bowman, Jacob; Christensen, Joshua; and Moore, Ethan, "Autoliv Flexible Windshield Reaction Surface" (2020). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Paper 29.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/maeengr_srdesign/29