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Notice: This product may contain lead A list of components that may contain lead is being maintained on the Humanetics web site. The list, organized by dummy type, shows subcomponents that may currently or in the past have contained lead or a lead based alloy.
List of Figures Q0 – Q6 dummies: from left to right Q1.5, Q3, Q0, Q6 and Q1 ..........7 Figure 1. Figure 2. Accelerometer mounts for Q6 ....................16 Figure 3. Thorax uni-axial acceleration mounts I.AO (left) and I.AN (right) ..........16 Figure 4.
Figure 1. Q0 – Q6 dummies: from left to right Q1.5, Q3, Q0, Q6 and Q1 CREST. “Child Restraint System for Cars”, EC-contract number C-RTD SMT4-CT95-2019. CHILD. “Child Injury Led Design”, EC-contract number G3RD-CT-2002-0079 CASPER.
Design History The development of the Q-series, directed by the International Child Dummy Working Group, resulted in a Q3 dummy in 1998, followed by the addition of the Q6 dummy in 1999, and the Q1 in 2000. Based on customer feedback and test results, Humanetics has received comments on the dummies’...
(Humanetics model IF-217 or IF-218) can be placed in the upper neck, lower neck and lumbar spine location. Transducers The Q3 dummy can be fitted to measure any or all of the following parameters (see also notes below): Head...
The longer the time interval is the larger the cumulative error can be. Experience with the Q3 dummy shows that usage of the acceleration integration method results in an under-estimation of the deformation.
These cables do not need much space and ensure minimum interference with the kinematics of the dummy. In the design of the Q3 dummy paths for the transducer cables have been defined. The general rule is that all cables should be routed towards the thoracic spine of the dummy.
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Alternative Instrumentation The cavity in a Q3 dummy head is large enough to accept an array of angular velocity sensors, type -01 or ARS-06 (flanged version) (Applied Technologies – ATA Sensors). To mount these sensors, the use of an alternative accelerometer mounting base is required (part No.
The neck assembly has four threaded inserts in the top surface which are used to mount the upper neck load cell (Humanetics model IF-217 or IF-218) or its structural replacement (020-2007) onto the neck. The upper neck plate has two cut-outs towards the rear to allow proper routing of the upper neck load cell cables.
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2. Remove the four M5 x 10 FHCS screws that attach the load cell to the base of the head assembly. 3. Remove the load cell structural replacement and install the load cell (Humanetics type IF-217 or IF-218). The round base plate should be facing up, and the cable exits facing downwards at the rear and the back of the neck.
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3. Remove the M5 x 12 countersunk head screw which is used to mount the clavicle retainer (5000096) and clamp the clavicle to the rib cage. 020-9905 User Manual Q3 (Advanced 3 year old child) Rev G Page 31 of 82...
These parts are included in Q3 side impact kit (020-Side-Kit) but not included in the standard The side impact IR-TRACC mounting bracket assembly is listed in table dummy.
Instrumentation Load Cell A Humanetics IF-217 or IF-218 6-Axis Load cell may be mounted between the lumbar spine and pelvis. 1. To do so, first remove the upper torso from the lumbar spine by removing the two M6x43 screws. 2. Then unscrew the four M5x12 counter-sunk head screws attaching the structural replacement to the pelvis.
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The cables should be routed forwards when replacing the pelvis flesh. 020-9905 User Manual Q3 (Advanced 3 year old child) Rev G Page 40 of 82...
5 before each test and certify the dummy regularly as described in chapter 8. To safeguard continuous operation with the Q3 dummy it is recommended to take and maintain the spare parts in stock as listed in table 16.
7. Certification Equipment Requirements The frequency of the Q3 certification and the number of tests that can be performed between certifications strongly depends on the type and severity of the tests in which the dummy is used, as well as the test frequency. Which certification tests have to be carried out depends on the dummy application (ECE-R44, NCAP, Airbag), and is different for frontal and side impact tests.
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23. For lateral testing the head form centre line is perpendicular to the axis of the pendulum, see 24. Both configurations use three screws 020-9905 User Manual Q3 (Advanced 3 year old child) Rev G Page 58 of 82...
Full Body Pendulum The full body pendulum, part number 020-9920 “Q3 Probe Assembly” (see figure 26 and table 18), consists of a hollow metal tube closed at both ends, two axles with suspension pulleys and a speed vane.
Full body pendulum impactor suspension wire diagram Abdomen Test Rig The abdomen test compresses the abdominal insert between a Q3 abdomen certification support block (Part number TE-020-9910) and a flat plate. The support block shape matches the shape of the inside of the abdomen. The support is placed on a horizontal surface, and the abdomen is placed on the block with the front outer surface facing up.
In this chapter the certification procedures are described. Head Certification General To certify the Q3 head, remove it from the neck. The parts list of the head assembly is shown below. Description Parts No. Qty.
1. The maximum resultant head acceleration response should be between 100 and 130 2. The acceleration in X-direction should be between -20 and 20 g. 020-9905 User Manual Q3 (Advanced 3 year old child) Rev G Page 65 of 82...
Certification of the Neck General The neck test is a component test, which is performed using a pendulum as defined in CFR49 part 572. To certify the Q3 neck, remove it from the dummy. The complete neck consists of the following parts: Description Parts No.
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7. The minimum time interval to observe between tests on the neck is 30 minutes. 020-9905 User Manual Q3 (Advanced 3 year old child) Rev G Page 69 of 82...
The lumbar spine test is a component test, which is performed using a pendulum as defined in CFR49 part 572. To certify the Q3 lumbar spine, remove it from the dummy. The complete Lumbar Spine consists of the following parts: Description Parts No.
Certification of the Thorax General A complete standard Q3 dummy must be used in this test accept for the abdomen APTS sensors and hip insert which must not be fitted. The APTS abdomen can be fitted but must not have the pressure bladders, it must have the foam insert cylinders used for certification.
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Manual Update Log Rev. B, May 2010 Pg. 27 added, These parts are included in the Q3 Side Impact Kit. Rev. C, Sept. 2011 Manual changed from FTSS to Humanetics Rev. D, Jan. 2014 Updated Time Interval paragraph, Pg. 38, Section 5.3 Rev.
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