公开(公告)号：US20240032637A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18363293

申请日：2023-08-01

Applicant: VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.

Inventor： Lauren Duma ,  Barry Miller ,  Mark Begonia ,  Steve Rowson ,  Stefan Duma

IPC: A42B3/06 ,  G01P15/00

CPC classification number: A42B3/067 ,  G01P15/00

Abstract: Various embodiments relating to methods for evaluating injury mitigation performance of helmets that are used for sports (e.g., equestrian sports) are described. In one embodiment, a method for evaluating injury mitigation performance of an equestrian helmet includes applying a first impact configuration to a first and a second helmet of the same model and applying a second impact configuration to a third and a fourth helmet that are both of the same model as the first and the second helmet. The method further includes generating acceleration data based on impacts that occur as part of the first impact configuration and the second impact configuration. The method further includes determining concussion risk values based on the generated acceleration data. The method also includes determining a concussion risk metric based on the concussion risk values and exposure values.