The ECE R16 crash test dummy is a professional anthropomorphic test device representing a 50th percentile adult male. You can use it for dynamic seatbelt testing, vehicle restraint system evaluation, and occupant injury analysis. Its design accurately reflects human mass distribution and body dimensions, making it compatible with test sleds, vehicle seats, and other restraint system loading devices. The dummy complies with GB 14166-2013 and ECE R16, enabling regulatory and certification testing.
Application
You can use this dummy in a variety of scenarios:
(1) Dynamic performance testing of automotive seatbelts;
(2) Vehicle seat restraint system development and validation;
(3) Front-impact crash simulation experiments;
(4) Optimization of seatbelt design and evaluation of occupant injury risk;
(5) Regulatory compliance testing according to GB 14166-2013 and ECE R16;
(6) High-repetition crash research and laboratory experiments;
(7) Supporting automotive safety certification and seatbelt R&D projects.
Standards
You can conduct tests using this dummy in accordance with the following standards:
(1) GB 14166-2013 — Motor Vehicle Occupant Restraint System Crash Test Dummy;
(2) ECE R16 — Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to Safety Belts;
(3) ISO 15830 — Road Vehicles — Side Impact Dummies for Restraint System Assessment;
(4) Additional applicable regional or NCAP requirements for safety belt testing.
Parameters
Body Dimensions
| No. | Parameter | Dimension (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Width | 160 ± 5 |
| 2 | Shoulder Width | 465 ± 5 |
| 3 | Trunk Width at Hip | 120 ± 5 |
| 4 | Hip Width | 340 ± 5 |
| 5 | Knee Center to Foot Height | 510 ± 10 |
| 6 | Hip Center to Foot Height | 990 ± 10 |
| 7 | Upper Trunk Plane to Foot Height | 1470 ± 10 |
| 8 | Head Bolt Center to Foot Height | 1600 ± 10 |
| 9 | Head Top to Foot Height | 1750 ± 10 |
| 10 | T-Point Height | 720 ± 5 |
| 11 | P-Point Height | 320 ± 5 |
Mass Distribution
| No. | Component | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Assembly | 4.0 ± 0.2 |
| 2 | Neck Assembly | 0.7 ± 0.1 |
| 3 | Torso Assembly | 29.7 ± 1.0 |
| 4 | Thigh Assembly (L/R) | 12.3 ± 0.3 |
| 5 | Lower Leg Assembly | 8.4 ± 0.3 |
| 6 | Hip Joint | 3.1 ± 0.1 |
| 7 | Knee Assembly | 1.1 ± 0.1 |
| 8 | Outer Cover + Chest Pad | 1.1 ± 0.1 |
| 9 | Total Weight (with calibration mass) | 75.5 ± 1.0 |
Sensor Configuration
| Location | Sensor Type | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Wire Pull Displacement Sensor | 1 |
| Pelvis | Wire Pull Displacement Sensor | 2 |
