Cervical vortex protection: Hans von BMW and KTM

Cervical vortex protection

Hans von BMW and KTM

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Cervical vortex protection: Hans von BMW and KTM

Cervical vortex protection: Hans von BMW and KTM-vortex

BMW The prototype of the neck and neck protection should be used again this year. Factors from BMW and KTM are likely to test the system at the Dakar Rally.

In Formula 1, a cervical vortex protection has been duty since 2003 – there is the system "Hans". Now the "Head and Neck Support" also holds in two-wheeled entrance.

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Lethal injury
The fatal fall of the routinated motorcycle rally pilot Fabio Meoni at the Dakar made it clearly clearly made it clear: an effective protection of the neck and spinal column area is mandatory in motorsport. That now even the competitors BMW and KTM work together to develop an adequate protector underlines the importance. The declared goal is to reduce the risk of violations in the neck area, the cervical spine, spinal cord and the key leg in heavy falls.
Technology transfer from Formula 1
This year, the cervical vortex protection of BMW and KTM factories should be used in sporting events. This indicates a well-advanced development – in which BMW could certainly take on the experiences from Formula 1.
Safety potential
The prototype made of noble carbonfiber, damping material and titanium is currently tested – apparently with good results, as you hear from the manufacturer: "The BMW Motorrad accident research sees a high security potential in the prototype due to the completed tests."The system is intended to overnaptate the head forward (hyperflexion) as well as overnutive backwards (hyperextension). Also to the side is offered the head stop, while at the same time a compression of the spine is damped by a blow to the helmet.
A bit of Schumi for all
Neck protection could not only be interesting for endurosportists, but also for road racers – since he does not restrict freedom of movement according to BMW. "The concept is promising. If the system continues to meet our expectations, I can well imagine that we bring it into production, "says at least Dr. Herbert this, head of BMW Motorrad. In the case – and at an affordable price – the system could no longer only Schumi & Co., but also offer the everyday biker additional passive security.

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