Adjustable friction joint assembly for crash test dummy
US-2015086957-A1 · Mar 26, 2015 · US
Omnidirectional neck assembly for crash test dummy
US9972220B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9972220-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514981034-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Publication date | May 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
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An omnidirectional neck assembly for a crash test dummy includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between the vertebra discs, the vertebra discs having a profile that can simulate angles of a human neck in all directions.
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What is claimed is: 1. An omnidirectional neck assembly for a crash test dummy comprising: a plurality of vertebra discs; a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between said vertebra discs; and each of said vertebra discs having at least one raised portion on at least one side thereof with two ends being open ended to define a profile that can simulate angles of a human neck in all directions and said joint element being seated upon said at least one raised portion. 2. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one raised portion is generally arcuate in shape. 3. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said profile varies in height with a greatest height being in a middle thereof and reducing in height toward ends thereof. 4. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said vertebra discs include a pair of raised portions on at least one side thereof. 5. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said vertebra discs include a pair of raised portions on opposed sides thereof. 6. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said joint element includes at least one cutout on at least one side thereof. 7. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said at least one cutout is on a front side of said joint element. 8. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said vertebra discs are made of a rigid material. 9. An omnidirectional neck assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said joint element is made of a flexible material. 10. A crash test dummy comprising: a body; an omnidirectional neck assembly connected to said body; and said omnidirectional neck assembly comprising a plurality of vertebra segments including a plurality of vertebra discs and a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between said vertebra discs, each of said vertebra discs having at least one raised portion on at least one side thereof with two ends being open ended to define a profile that can simulate angles of a human neck in all directions and said joint element being seated upon said at least one raised portion. 11. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein said at least one raised portion is generally arcuate in shape. 12. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein said profile varies in height with a greatest height being in a middle thereof and reducing in height toward ends thereof. 13. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein each of said vertebra discs include a pair of raised portions on at least one side thereof. 14. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein each of said vertebra discs include a pair of raised portions on opposed sides thereof. 15. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein said joint element includes at least one cutout on at least one side thereof. 16. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 15 wherein said cutout is on a front side of said joint element. 17. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein said vertebra discs are made of a rigid material. 18. A crash test dummy as set forth in claim 10 wherein said joint element is made of a flexible material. 19. An omnidirectional neck assembly for a crash test dummy comprising: a plurality of vertebra discs; a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between said vertebra discs; each of said vertebra discs having a pair of raised portions on at least one side thereof with two ends being open ended to define a profile that can simulate angles of a human neck in all directions and said joint element being seated upon said pair of raised portions; and said joint element including at least one cutout on a front side of said joint element.
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- What does patent US9972220B2 cover?
- An omnidirectional neck assembly for a crash test dummy includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between the vertebra discs, the vertebra discs having a profile that can simulate angles of a human neck in all directions.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Humanetics Innovative Solutions Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G09B23/32. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue May 15 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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