The Johns Hopkins University

Mark A Athey

Morgana M Trexler

Steven M Storck

Andrew C Merkle

Catherine M Carneal

Matthew G Bevan

Jeffrey M Paulson

Vanessa D Alphonse

Quang T Luong

Kathleen M Perrino

A system provided herein may be configured to evaluate helmet performance. The system may include an impact assembly that includes a stationary post operably coupled to one or more stationary load cells and a plurality of modular headforms. Each modular headform may include a first side and a second side configured to lock together around the impact assembly and receive a helmet. The modular headform may determine a position of the helmet relative to the one or more stationary load cells. Furthermore, the one or more stationary load cells may be configured to measure impact force at a position where one of the plurality of the modular headforms are operably coupled to the impact assembly. Additionally, each of the plurality of modular headforms correspond to a position in relation to the impact assembly to measure the impact force to the one or more load cells at a predefined number of impact locations on the helmet to evaluate the performance of the helmet.

System and method for evaluation of helmet performance

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Eldersburg, MD, United States of America

Mark A Athey