Hockey Helmet Impact Tester
Purpose:
Based on the outline of standard performance from the NOCSAE and the requirements outlined in the
project outline the goals of the project are as follows:
● 3000 helmet impacts within an 8 hour work day
● Speed of helmet at impact must be 28 m/s (+/- 5%)
● Force of the helmet against the barrier is to be 60N (+/- 5%)
● The Machine is to be controlled with an OMRON PLC
● The design must meet all OHSA regulations with regards to safety interlocks and enclosures
● The required impact locations are shown below as well as any random location in between the
predetermined locations. The Random location chosen cannot be less than 1 inch from any
standard impact location.
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