Child Crash Simulator

Our goal here isn’t to put down child restraints that only meet the minimum requirements. It’s simply to educate and empower parents to make the most informed decisions when it comes to their children’s safety behind the wheel.

One of the new initiatives introducing is impact crash tests for child seats which Vertex has developed for public awareness. These tests will determine how well car seats protect kids in side-impact crashes and will be another tool you can use to protect your child if there is an accident. The Child Restraint Evaluation Program assesses the crash protection performance of car seats using three simulated crash tests:

  •  Frontal impact test using the largest crash test dummy for the child car seat type
  •  Frontal impact test using the smallest crash test dummy for the child car seat type
  •  Side impact test using the largest crash test dummy for the seat car seat type

Frontal impact test

The frontal impact test simulates a situation where a child restrained in a child car seat is involved in a head-on crash with another car of similar mass travelling at the same speed. In this test, the child car seat with the restrained dummy is tested at a speed of 10km/h and a deceleration of 6.2 times the earth's gravity. The car seat is evaluated in terms of its ability to retain the dummy's head and torso, minimize the forward and upward motions of the dummy's head, manage the crash energy, maintain its structural integrity, and ensure the harness buckle is still working properly after the test.

Side impact test

The side impact test simulates a situation where a child restrained in a child car seat in a car is struck from the side (90 degrees) by an artificial Impact by gravity. The car seat is evaluated in term of its ability to retain the dummy’s head and torso and managing the impact energy in the dummy's head, neck and torso areas.

How Does Crash Testing Work for Kids Car Seats?

Crash testing – also referred to as dynamic testing - involves properly securing a crash test dummy into a car seat that is properly installed on the crash test bench. The test bench is then accelerated and decelerated at a specific speed to simulate a frontal collision at 40 km/hr. Did you notice that the word “properly” showed up a few times there? That’s because all of the details - from the clothing the dummy is wearing, to the tightness of the harness, to the position of the chest clip, to the tightness of the vehicle belt or LATCH belt - are regulated by federal & International standards. Knowing the Importance of wearing the seat belt for children too are very important in modern life.

Applications of Child Crash Simulators

Child Crash Simulator

Child Crash Simulator Product Range

Static Cabin Demonstrator

Manually operated break and simulation of child Dummy

Cabin mounted Seatbelt Simulator

seatbelt simulator mounted with Static Cabin with automated child crash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Child Crash Simulator?

A Child Crash Simulator is a device used to simulate and study the effects of car crashes on children. It is a realistic simulation that mimics the physics of real car crashes and helps researchers understand how to make cars safer for children.

How does a Child Crash Simulator work?

A Child Crash Simulator consists of a child-sized dummy that is fitted with sensors and placed inside a car. The car is then subjected to different types of crashes, such as head-on collisions or side-impact crashes. The sensors measure the impact and force on the dummy, allowing researchers to study the effects of the crash on the child.

Who uses Child Crash Simulators?

Child Crash Simulators are primarily used by researchers and engineers who work on designing and testing car safety features. This includes car manufacturers, government agencies, and safety organisations. They use the data from the simulations to improve the safety of cars and to develop new safety features.

Why is a Child Crash Simulator important?

A Child Crash Simulator is important because it helps researchers understand the effects of car crashes on children and develop new safety features that can protect them. Children are more vulnerable to injury in car crashes than adults, and their smaller size and weight mean that they can be thrown around inside a car more easily. By studying the effects of crashes on child-sized dummies, researchers can design cars that are safer for children.

Are there any ethical concerns with using a Child Crash Simulator?

Some people may have ethical concerns about using a Child Crash Simulator because it involves testing on a human-like dummy. However, the use of these simulators is considered necessary for improving the safety of cars and protecting children in real-life crashes. Researchers take great care to ensure that the simulations are conducted safely and ethically and that the data collected is used only to improve car safety.

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