HANS device
HANS device
The HANS device (Head And Neck Support device) is a safety item compulsory in many car racing sports. It reduces the likelihood of head and/or neck injuries, such as a basilar skull fracture, in the event of a crash.
Pronunciation
- HANS device: /hænz dɪˈvaɪs/
Etymology
The term "HANS device" is an acronym for "Head And Neck Support device". It was developed in the early 1980s by Dr. Robert Hubbard, a professor of biomechanical engineering at Michigan State University, and his brother-in-law, Jim Downing, a race car driver.
Usage
The HANS device is used in various forms of motorsport, including Formula 1, NASCAR, and IndyCar. It is designed to prevent the head from whipping forward and backward in a crash, which can cause serious injury or death.
Related Terms
- Basilar skull fracture: A break in the bone at the base of the skull, often caused by severe head trauma.
- Biomechanical engineering: The study of the mechanics of the human body.
- Motorsport: A category of sports that involves the racing of motor vehicles.
- Formula 1: A type of open-wheel car racing that originated in Europe and is considered the highest level of international motorsport.
- NASCAR: An American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing.
- IndyCar: An American-based auto racing sanctioning body for Indy car racing and other disciplines of open wheel car racing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HANS device
- Wikipedia's article - HANS device
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