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  • A Tether-A-Way Practical Prototype Design
  • A 62mph [100kph] Collision Survival Proposal
    Prototype Virtual Tests
    Prototype Physical Tests

      Simplified Mount Designs
      Simplified Vehicle Construction
      Simplified Prototype Testing

        These are Clips from some of the Drawings and Details for this
        High-Speed Collision Test Prototype based around a Two Seat Commuter Coupe Design

DEVCO ASF Prototype Commuter Coop

With Primary Focus on the U.S. Patent 7,721,837B1 of A Separable but Tethered Mounting Arrangement

DEVCO ASF Collision Mount

Phase 1:
The Computer Simulated Prototypes of Model A & Model B Separable Mounting Designs

This is a perfect Example of a Like Size Vehicle that Proved the Physical Collision Test
Is very closely Demonstrated in the Virtual Collision Test from Concept To Production

Example Like Size Collision Tests

This Example was Collision Tested at 31mph [50kph]

This prototype design is intended to prove the high-speed collision safety advantages of a separable occupant compartment based on a basic construct that is within the means of a automotive test lab to have built and collision tested at 62mph [100kph]. ( Full Front, Auto Height Concrete Block Wall, Seatbelt )

Both the virtual and physical models of this prototype will be base line tested with no separation, and with readily available materials in Model A for basic proof of concept, and customized composites in Model B for inspiration of possibilities. ( Front, Rear, and Sides, Belts, Bags and Extended Impact Zones )

DEVCO ASF Prototype X1-A

MODEL 'A'
COLLISION TEST BASIC MOUNTING DESIGN

  • Stretch-A-Way: Pad Not Used
  • Break-A-Way: Rubber Elastic Cord
  • Extend-A-Way: Rubber Clutch Pad

DEVCO ASF Prototype X1-B

MODEL 'B'
COLLISION TEST MOUNTING SYSTEM DESIGN

  • Stretch-A-Way: Composite Pad Assembly
  • Break-A-Way: Composite Elastic Strap
  • Extend-A-Way: Composite Clutch Pad

MODEL 'A' COMPARTMENT MOUNTING COMPONENTS

DEVCO ASF Prototype Mounting X1-A

MODEL 'B' COMPARTMENT MOUNTING COMPONENTS

DEVCO ASF Prototype Mounting X1-B

ASF X1 Test Requirements

Test Conditions:

1) Input is to determine the Base-Line Results for this Prototype Test from Virtual and Physical Collisions with No Separation and with Only Basic Front Crush Zone

2) Input is the Base-Line Design of this Prototype Test with Separation and Only Drag Forces of Resistance with the Basic Front Crush Zone and with the Additional Full Frame Crush Zone

3) Input is to determine the Base-Line Results for this Prototype Test with Separation with Drag and with the Basic Mounting Resistance of Model 'A' Mounting System

4) Input is for demonstration of Model 'B' Mounting System for Inspiration of A Instantaneous Separation and Complete Deceleration Controlled Occupant Safety Compartment

ASF X1 TEST-4 Calculations

Non Mechanized, Non Computer Reliant But Electronically Inspirational, Controlled Separable Tethered Mount System For A High-Speed Collision Safety Occupant Compartment That Is Easy To See How To Fully Sacrifice Everything To Protect The Occupants.


Basic Deceleration Analytical Graphs

ASF X1 Deceleration Graphs

As you can see in these Graphs the Basic Physics of Velocity, Time, Distance in a Collision are easily Proven. That by just Separating the Compartment with Basic Mounts as in Model 'A' the First 1-1/2 Feet of Deceleration Levels are Improved by being Lower and at a More Gradual Rate. Further that by Adding the Initial High Level Release Pad in Model 'B' it allows the Mid-Level Release of the Straps to offer More Resistance allowing for a Smoother Level of Tether Control that is Easy To See How To:
Reduce Occupant G-Force Over A Greater Distance At A Slower Deceleration Rate.


ASF X1 Prototype Results

This Prototype Design is simple enough for anyone who has these Basic Abilities and Innovative Spirit to Explore Proof of the Potential with this Basic High-Speed Collision Safety Concept.

This Prototype Design is simple enough for anyone of Like Skills and True Interest to see the Safety Advancements by using Combinations of Both the Full Frame and the UniBody Production Designs.

The Next Level of Automotive Safety Compartments for High-Speed Collisions Must Separate To Maximize Ability of The Enclosure For Occupants To Optimize Required Mounting Control:

    To Avoid Crushing Forces Upon All Occupants
    To Control Occupant Reactive Movements Toward Minimum Impact In A Aggressively Changing Environment
    To Reduce Occupant G-Force Bodily Injury

This Design is of a Complete Solution that has a far reach even Beyond the Obvious Safety Increases:

    This Offers Advantages with the time proven Cost Reductions and much Higher Quality Control of Expanded Modularization for Manufacturing
    This Allows for a much Clearer Regulatory Administration by Defining the Occupant Compartment Safety Requirements Separately from the Drive Systems
    This Design takes Full Advantage of All the Sacrificial Areas to Keep Occupants Safe by Separating the Tether-A-Way Compartment from the Fully Extended Crush Zones for
    High-Speed Collision Safety

Please take the time to check out how this innovation evolved, and who I am and why it's all relative, and what's happening to Help Keep This Moving Forward . . .


In the mean time, check out the 1/16 Scaled Prototype I built in My Garage

ASF X1 Garage Built Collision Model Test
Collision Tests & Video With G-Force Meters


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