Head Restraint for Race Car DriversHead Restraint for Race Car Drivers

Aim Jirut and Asif Lala

Advised by:

Drs. Paul King and Jackson Roberts

BackgroundBackground

Fatal neurological damage to the brain ensues after many high speed frontal race car collisions.

Current restraint systems are insufficient for preventing such injuries. – Air bags– 5-Point Harnesses– Helmets

Project DefinitionProject Definition

Design, test, and build a prototype for a head restraint system for race cars during racing conditions.

ObjectivesObjectives

Provide an Easy Escape MechanismAllow for Sufficient Visual Range of MotionProvide Sufficient Protection at Maximum

Speeds.Be Constructed of Lightweight MaterialsBe Compatible at Amateur and Professional

Race Car Seat Dimensions

Product ClienteleProduct Clientele

Formula One-type Race Car Driver

Product Prototype Built for Vanderbilt University’s SAE Formula Race Car Team

Past WorkPast Work

Best project models for the head restraint system were researched and chosen.– Crushable Steering Column– Air Bag– Reverse Shock Absorbing Helmet– Bungee Cord

Current WorkCurrent Work

Roll Bar

Seat

Frame

Future Work Future Work (thru Feb.)(thru Feb.)

Finalize system ideas and draft the design using AutoCAD.

Run computer simulation on the final system.

Finish research on the stresses and strains of the human body.– Brain impact tolerance– Head and neck tolerance

Final RemarksFinal Remarks

Please visit our website at http://vubme.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/group11_99/

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Congratulations and Thank you to our TENNESSEE TITANS!!!!