FMVSS 208 belt fit evaluation : possible modification to accommodate larger people.

Author(s)
Pritz, H.B. & Ulman, M.S.
Year
Abstract

This study was performed to examine the belt fit problem as it relates to various size vehicles, predict the additional seat belt length necessary to accommodate up to the 99th percentile person, and evaluate the safety aspects of additional belt length. A series of vehicles were tested for belt length required as a function of occupant weight using ten subjects.

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Library number
B 29031 (In: B 29020) /91 / IRRD 823698
Source

In: Automotive Frontal Impacts : International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 27 - March 3, 1989, SAE Publication SP-782, p. 121-131, 5 ref. SAE Paper No.890883

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