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Headrest

Subteam: ChassisSubsystem: ErgonomicsAssembly: HeadrestCars: CR21, CR22, CR25, CR26E

Purpose

Support the driver's head and neck and meet the rules requirement for head restraint.

Function

SFI 45.2 foam upholstered in leather, on a backing plate mounted to the main hoop. Design Philosophies and Processes: Inherited from the Ergonomics subsystem design process: 1. Take driver body measurements and place them against the ergonomics study ranges. 2. Mold the seat insert to the driver in the car with expanding foam, then hand post-process and cover. 3. Set headrest and harness mounting to the rules and to the driver's shoulder height. 4. Run a simulator or on-track endurance stint and measure fatigue with EMG. 5. Iterate the insert shape at the identified pressure and support points.

Design Constraints

Rules define the required area, thickness and material specification. Must not obstruct rearward visibility beyond what the mirrors compensate for.

Full Material List

SFI 45.2 rated foam, leather upholstery.

Reoccuring issues

Fault Vault, CR25, Design, Complete Failure: the headrest pad was too short and failed rule T.2.8.6 for the tallest driver, which required a longer pad.

Properties

CAD mass, CR22 master assembly: 1.288 lb (0.584 kg). CG at X 62.20 in, Y -0.00 in, Z 27.12 in in vehicle coordinates. (CAD component: CR22-CH-Headrest) CAD mass, CR26I master assembly: 0.249 lb (0.113 kg). CG at X 62.25 in, Y 0.00 in, Z 26.89 in in vehicle coordinates. CAD mass, CR25 master assembly: 0.249 lb (0.113 kg). CG at X 62.25 in, Y 0.00 in, Z 26.89 in in vehicle coordinates. Source: SolidWorks mass model exports: CR22 (5 May 2024), CR25 (4 Jul 2025), CR26I (30 Jul 2025), CR26E (22 Mar 2026)

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