Improving occupant safety in heavy goods vehicles — Universal energy absorbing system

Karliński, J.; Ptak, Mariusz; Działak, Paulina

doi:10.1109/autosafe.2018.8373321

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“…The connection of the in-depth user study with the results of research on the operational system of the whole machine (environment, work modes, service) guarantees the identification of the problem and thereby the design of a solution that is easy to implement and distinguishes the proposed method from the existing models. The effects of the implementation of these stages of correlated research have been validated by a number of studies carried out by the author [2,4,23,24].…”

Section: Design and Construction Methods Based On A Study Of User Needs And The Operational Systemmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Based on opinions of operators of this type of machines, site managers and accident assessors, the empathy stage, described in Section 3, helped to determine a number of reasons why such events occur. As mentioned earlier, in the case of classic excavating machines with an operator's structure in the form of a cabin or a protective bar, acceptance tests require that the structure meets certain standards [1,2]. Nevertheless, there are many events in which the machine turned over with the operator inside and fell onto an area where other people were present, for example a pedestrian crossing (see Figure 2b).…”

Section: Accident Prevention System For Heavy Duty Machines-a Case Study Of Small Demolition Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Such cases commonly result in accidents. For machines with a cabin, the function of protecting the operator is performed by the protective structure [1,2,28], while in the case of remote-controlled robots the operator must pay attention not to crush or hit the machine.…”

Section: Accident Prevention System For Heavy Duty Machines-a Case Study Of Small Demolition Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In order to protect the operator from injury in such accidents, protective structures that meet specific requirements are built for machines with an operator cabin or operator seated on the machine. Examples of such structures include Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS), which protect the operator in the event of a machine overturning, and Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS), which protect the operator from falling objects [1][2][3]. An example of a mini-excavator with a protective structure is shown in Figure 1a, while Figure 1b shows a remote-controlled demolition robot with the operator standing next to the machine.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of a Design and Construction Method Based on a Study of User Needs in the Prevention of Accidents Involving Operators of Demolition Robots

Derlukiewicz

2019

Applied Sciences

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The paper presents a new method of design and construction aimed at developing a system that helps to prevent accidents involving demolition robot operators. The method is based on a study of user needs and was developed in accordance with Design Thinking methodology. This study provides a theoretical review of designing processes and methodologies, including conceptual design, and explores the implementation of the proposed method in the designing process for a Human–Machine Interface (HMI) accident prevention system. An in-depth study of user needs combined with an analysis of the operational system, both of which followed the stages in the proposed method, as well as with experimental tests on a small remote control demolition robot, inspired the development of an operator-controlled HMI system. The theoretical review concerns non-haptic feedback devices, which can be implemented in the demolition robot remote control or in operator safety equipment. Experimental research helped to determine the data necessary to develop an HMI system that continuously uses information from sensors installed on the machine. The paper also addresses issues related to the implementation of the HMI interface in order to avoid failures resulting from robot misuse and to protect the operator from any hazards caused by potential accidents. This paper emphasizes the importance of the connection between man and machine to overcome the lack of direct information flow in the case of mechanical operation.

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Section: Design and Construction Methods Based On A Study Of User Needs And The Operational Systemmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Accident Prevention System For Heavy Duty Machines-a Case Study Of Small Demolition Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Accident Prevention System For Heavy Duty Machines-a Case Study Of Small Demolition Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Application of a Design and Construction Method Based on a Study of User Needs in the Prevention of Accidents Involving Operators of Demolition Robots

Derlukiewicz

2019

Applied Sciences

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“…Figure 9 depicts Computer-aided technology (CAx) approaches to enhance VRU safety. During the last two decades, the application of FEM and MB has been widely used in the field of traffic safety enhancement [57,58]. Therefore, multi-variant numerical models, which take into account the complex structures of the human body become a valuable tool for assessing safety and estimating the risk of injury and can reduce the effects of accidents through better diagnostics and the creation of preventive systems.…”

Section: Author's Research Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Method to Assess and Enhance Vulnerable Road User Safety during Impact Loading

Ptak

2019

Applied Sciences

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Every year approximately 1.35 million people die as a consequence of road accidents. Almost 50% of road fatalities are vulnerable road users (VRUs). This research reviews the history of traffic safety for VRUs, presents an interesting insight into the statistics and evaluates the current legislation in Europe for pedestrians, cyclists, children on bicycle-mounted seats and motorcyclists in terms of impact situations and applied criteria. This enabled the author to have a better perspective on how the VRUs’ safety is currently verified. Furthermore, the VRU safety requirements are contrasted with the author’s research, which is mainly focused on VRU’s head biomechanics and kinematics. Finally, a new coherent method is presented, which encompasses the sub-groups of VRUs and proposes some improvements to both the regulations as well as technical countermeasures to mitigate the injuries during an impact. This study highlights the importance of numerical methods, which can serve as a powerful tool to study VRUs’ head injuries and kinematics.

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