Upper legform impactor (No.3) used to simulate the upper leg of a pedestrian in impact tests

Made:
circa 1987-1992 in England
maker:
Transport Research Laboratories Limited
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Upper legform impactor (No.3) used to accurately simulate the upper leg of a pedestrian in impact tests with the 'leading edge' of a car bonnet, with in-built sensors, cable leads for connecting to monitoring equipment and supporting rear bracket. Developed by the Transport Research Laboratory, England c.1987-1992.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
2005-92
type:
impactor
credit:
TRL (Transport Research Laboratory)

Parts

Upper legform impactor (No.3)

Upper legform impactor (No.3)

Upper legform impactor (No.3) used to accurately simulate the upper leg of a pedestrian in impact tests with the 'leading edge' of a car bonnet, with in-built sensors, cable leads for connecting to monitoring equipment. Developed by the Transport Research Laboratory, England c.1987-1992.

Object Number:
2005-92/1
type:
impactor
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Bracket from upper legform impactor (No.3)

Bracket from upper legform impactor (No.3)

Bracket from upper legform impactor (No.3) used to accurately simulate the upper leg of a pedestrian in impact tests with the 'leading edge' of a car bonnet. Developed by the Transport Research Laboratory, England c.1987-1992.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2005-92/2
type:
bracket
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem