Method and apparatus for testing football helmets

Details Method and apparatus for testing football helmets Method and apparatus for testing football helmets

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G01N 3/30 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2432323

A method and apparatus for testing a football helmet utilizes a weighted pendulum arm to impart an impact force upon the helmet. Linear head acceleration and rotational head acceleration caused by the impact force is measured and a Head Impact Power Index is computed and used as a standard to judge the ability and effectiveness of the football helmet in preventing injury to a football player.

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