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Instruction Manual THOR-50M DTI Type 472-0000DTI THOR-50M DTI_002-870e-06.19...
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Instruction Manual THOR-50M DTI Type 472-0000DTI THOR-50M DTI_002-870e-06.19...
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Foreword Foreword We thank you for choosing a Kistler quality product distin- guished by technical innovation, precision and long life. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Kistler reserves the right to change or improve its products and make changes in the content without obliga- tion to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
THOR-50M DTI Content Introduction ...........................4 Disposal instructions for electronic equipment ..............5 Organization of the manual ....................5 Conventions and abbreviations used in the manual ............6 General ............................8 Recommended tools ......................8 Fastener torque values .......................8 THOR serial number ......................9 THOR storage ........................9 THOR lifting ........................12...
It will help you with the installation, maintenance, and use of this product. To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any liability if this instruction manual is not followed or pro- ducts other than those listed under Accessories are used.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a reference do- cument for those technicians working assembling or wor- king on the Kistler THOR-50M DTI dummy. The focus of this document is to provide the technician with a guide in...
1.3 Conventions and abbreviations used in the manual Anthropomorphic Test Device. THOR Test device for Human Occupant Restraints. Digital Transducer Interface; all Kistler THOR parts that are modified or different from the NHTSA specified parts are identified by the "DTI" suffix added to the NHTSA part number.
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Introduction J-1733 In order to compare test results obtained from different crash test facilities, standardized coordinate systems needed to be defined for crash test dummies, vehicle structures, and laboratory fixtures. In addition, recorded polarities for various transducer outputs needed to be de- fined relative to positive directions of the appropriate co- ordinate systems.
2. General 2.1 Recommended tools Table 1 includes the recommended standard tools which should be available to the technician when working on the Kistler THOR-50 M DTI dummy. Item description Size(s) 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 mm Set of "T"...
Table 3: Recommended torque values for BHCS and FHCS fasteners 2.3 THOR serial number The Kistler THOR-50M DTI is assigned a serial number at the time of assembly. The serial number label is located on the right side of the Upper Thoracic Spine Box. Please refer to this number when corresponding with the factory regarding technical advice or service of the dummy.
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THOR-50M DTI Fig. 2: Neck Bracket, installed Thorax Storage Bracket 472-8100 – this bracket attaches to the front of both the upper spine box and the pelvis. It is designed to hold the rubber flex joints in a neutral posi- tion.
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THOR Storage Chair 472-8000K – the THOR Chair is de- signed to be used with the Kistler Neck Support Bracket and the Thorax Storage Bracket installed on the dum- my. The chair is designed for longer term storage of the assembled dummy in the upright position.
THOR-50M DTI Fig. 5: THOR in box 2.5 THOR lifting The THOR-50M dummy MUST NOT be lifted by the head or neck in the same manner as the Hybrid 3 dummies. There are two methods by which the dummy can be sa- fely lifted.
3.1 Exploded view and part list The following sections illustrate the exploded view and parts list for every assembly included in the Kistler THOR 50M DTI ATD. There are two part numbers shown for each part where applicable. For all the assemblies, sub-assem- blies and componenents used as specified in the NHTSA drawing package, the NHTSA part number is given.
472-0000 THOR dummy assembly 472-1000 Head assembly NHTSA part no. Kistler part no. Description 472-1000 18034132 Head assembly 472-1100 18034133 Skull assembly 472-1401 55171398 Confor foam, face 472-1200 55171354 Accelerometer mounting plate assembly, head 472-1110 55171285 Head cap 472-1320 55171295...
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THOR-50M DTI NHTSA part no. Kistler part no. Description 472-4800-1 18034155 Left femur ball joint assembly 472-4812-1 55172799 Trochanter, left 472-4814-1 55172770 Hip cylinder, left 472-4815 55172797 Hip arm, left 472-4819 55172772 Hip shaft 472-4820 55172779 Femur ball 472-4830 55172783...
472-0000 THOR dummy assembly 472-7800-1 Molded shoe assembly,left NHTSA part no. Kistler part no. Description 472-7800-1 18034173 Molded shoe assembly 472-7802-1 55181923 Shoe upper, left 472-7804-1 55181810 Heel pad molded, left 472-7803-1 55181814 Ball of foot pad molded, left 472-7801-1...
THOR-50M DTI Connecting information - Thorax Position Description DR-Port 01-03 Port 1 Lower neck load cell Lower neck load cell Neck rotation pot. Neck spring front Neck spring back 6 pack Face load cell free Face DiMod housing Face DiMod housing...
472-0000 THOR dummy assembly Connecting information - Upper leg assembly, left Position Description DR-Port 13 ... 15 KIR-TRACC L ASIS load L Acetabulum load L Accel angular rate Lumbar LC Port 15 Acetabulum load R ASIS load R KIR-TRACC R THOR-50M DTI_002-870e-06.19 Page 73...
THOR-50M DTI Connecting information - Upper leg assembly, right / left Position Description right left DR-port 16 ... 18 (right) / DR-port 19 ... 21 (left) Port 17 + port 18 (right) / port 20 + port 21 (left) Femur load...
472-0000 THOR dummy assembly Connecting information - Lower leg assembly, right / left Position Description right left Port 18 (right) / port 20 (left) Upper tibia load cell Collector-B achilles spring Tibia accel Achilles spring Lower tibia Port 17 (right) / port 21 (left) Collector-B achilles spring Ankle rotation X Foot accel...
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