FAD2
- Standard ATD 221-210-01J
FAD, which is an acronym for Force Application Device, is used for seat belt anchorage testing. The FAD was developed to have a more biofidelic body form to load seat belt restraint anchorage systems for both an adult and child sizes form.
NHTSA released a 2024 update to FMVSS 210 to include the FAD2 (previously called JFAD) as an alternative option to the body blocks used in seat belt testing. The body blocks were not attached to each other and left ambiguities as to how they should be set up, as well as needing preload to keep them in the correct position. The FAD was created to provide a more biofidelic solution to these issues.
Specifications
Key Features
- Torso Angle Set at 10°
- Range of motion: 45° forward and 35° rearward
Product Specifications
| OVERALL HEIGHT | 459.74 mm | 18.1 in |
| BUTTOCK TO SHOULDER PIVOT | 314.96 mm | 12.4 in |
| LEG HEIGHT | 109.22 mm | 4.3 in |
| SHOULDER WIDTH | 302.26 mm | 11.9 in |
| PELVIS WIDTH | 238.76 mm | 9.4 in |
| PELVIS HEIGHT | 180.34 mm | 7.1 in |
| TOTAL WEIGHT | 21.545 kg | 47.5 lb |
Resources
Data Sheets & Flyers
Force Application Device_Data-Sheet_0725.pdf