Abstract: A three-dimensional rib for a crash test dummy includes at least two layers of a band material and a layer of damping material sandwiched in between the at least two layers of the band material.

Abstract: An internal organ assembly for a crash test dummy includes an organ sac having at least one internal organ to measure a regional pressure for the crash test dummy that provides for evaluation of potential abdominal injuries during vehicle crash testing. The internal organ assembly further includes an abdominal muscle layer to hold the organ sac in place and provides human-like interaction with vehicle restraints.

Abstract: A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

Abstract: A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

Abstract: A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

Abstract: A three-dimensional rib for a crash test dummy includes at least two layers of a band material and a layer of damping material sandwiched in between the at least two layers of the band material.

Abstract: An internal organ assembly for a crash test dummy includes an organ sac having at least one internal organ to measure a regional pressure for the crash test dummy that provides for evaluation of potential abdominal injuries during vehicle crash testing. The internal organ assembly further includes an abdominal muscle layer to hold the organ sac in place and provides human-like interaction with vehicle restraints.

Abstract: A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

Abstract: A rib cage assembly for a crash test dummy includes a rib cage member made of a plastic material.

Abstract: A rib cage assembly for a crash test dummy includes a rib cage member made of a plastic material.

Abstract: A pelvis assembly for a crash test dummy includes a pair of pelvic bone members, the pelvic bone members being a right pelvic bone member and a left pelvic bone member both made of a thermoset plastic material.

Abstract: An improved rib assembly for a crash test dummy includes a U-shaped outer member which simulates a pair of ribs secured to a spine and a pair of transverse assemblies disposed in parallel and coupled between such opposed ribs. A first assembly is a spring centered damper which provides simulated resistance to displacement of one rib relative to another. A second assembly includes a spring biased piston and cylinder that provides simulated positioning of the rib ends. A sensor disposed generally between the two assemblies measures the displacement of one of the pair of ribs relative to the other. The piston rod is supported upon a pair of linear ball bearing assemblies which maintains alignment between these two assemblies and ensures accurate responsive motion therebetween without binding and thus accurate measurements of displacement. A plurality of U-shaped rib assemblies, typically three, may be utilized to simulate a rib cage in a crash test dummy.