Study of Active and Passive Safety Systems and Rearview Mirror Impact Test

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2014 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 1 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2014

Authors : Rahul Waghe, Dr. S Y.Gajjal

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V1I3P103

How to Cite?

Rahul Waghe, Dr. S Y.Gajjal, "Study of Active and Passive Safety Systems and Rearview Mirror Impact Test," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 1,  no. 3, pp. 5-10, 2014. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V1I3P103

Abstract:

The terms "Active" and "Passive" are simple but significant and important terms in the world of automotive safety. "Active safety" is used to refer to technology assisting in the prevention of a crash and "passive safety" to components of the vehicle (primarily airbags, seatbelts and the physical structure of the vehicle) that help to protect occupants during a crash. We have focused on every aspect of a particular safety system. In this paper we have discussed working principle, sensors used in brief. Rear view mirror is an important safety device.  Rear view mirrors on road vehicles are primarily a protective safety device providing clear view towards the rear of vehicle.In this paper we have studied mirror impact testing of automotive rearview mirrors according to AIS: 001(Part 1) (Rev.1)2011 which is performed to simulate the crash of a human head hitting the mirror.

Keywords:

Active Safety, Passive Safety, Mirror impact test, AIS: 001

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