Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02683:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02683
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 43362–46597

'Lap Anchorages' shall be provided for:
5.10.0.1.1.              the driver's 'Seat' of an MD3, MD4 or ME vehicle; and
5.10.0.1.2.              any non-' Protected Seat' of an MD3, MD4 or ME vehicle (except for vehicles specially designed with spaces for standing passengers); and
5.10.0.1.3.              all 'Seats' of an NB2 or NC vehicle.
5.10.0.2.                    Upper Torso Restraint
         Upper torso restraint shall be provided for:
5.10.0.2.1.              the driver's 'Seat' of an MD3,MD4 or NB2 vehicle; and
5.10.0.2.2.              all non-' Protected Seats 'being front-facing 'Outboard Seating Positions' in front (first) row 'Seats' of an MD3 or an MD4 vehicle (except for vehicles specially designed with spaces for standing passengers); and
5.10.0.2.3.              any front-facing 'Outboard Seating Position' in front (first) row 'Seats' of an NB2 vehicle.
5.10.1.                          In the case of an NB2 or an NC vehicle, where the 'Anchorages' are mounted on the 'Seat' the test for the 'Anchorage' shall also include a simultaneous load of 10 times the weight of the entire 'Seat.'
5.10.2.                          Location
5.10.2.1.                    In the case of a 'Suspension Seat', the two pelvic restraint 'Anchorages' shall be mounted on the 'Seat' so as to maintain the positional relationship between the 'Anchorages 'and the 'Seating Reference Point'.
5.10.2.2.                    The two lap 'Anchor Points' provided for a particular seating position shall:
5.10.2.2.1.              lie on opposite sides of the 'Seating Reference Plane' in such a way that the sum of the distances measured normal to the 'Seating Reference Plane' is not less than 165 mm; and
5.10.2.2.2.              meet the requirements of either clause 5.10.2.3 or clause 5.10.2.4.
5.10.2.3.                    The lines joining the 'Anchor Point' to the extreme points on the 'Pelvis Reference Locus' shall be inclined to the horizontal at angles of not less than 25° nor more than 80° when viewed normal to the 'Seating Reference Plane'.
5.10.2.4.                    When viewed in side elevation with the 'Seat' in the rearmost and lowest driving or riding position, the lap 'Anchor Points' shall be located:
5.10.2.4.1.              below a horizontal line 150 mm below the rearmost, lowest top surface of the 'Seat' cushion; and
5.10.2.4.2.               'Rearward' of a vertical line tangential to the rearmost point of the 'Seat' cushion.
5.10.2.5.                    There shall be no specific location requirement for the 'Sash Location Point', but the requirements for passenger cars may be used as guidelines for safety and comfort.
5.10.3.                          Strength
5.10.3.1.                     'Anchorages' located in the vehicle structure shall meet either the test requirements of clause 5.10.3.3 or the design requirements of clause 5.10.3.4.
5.10.3.2.                    In cases where 'Anchorages' are located in 'Seat' structures it shall be established either by calculation or test, in accordance with the requirements of clause 5.10.3.3 that the 'Anchorages' and 'Seat' anchorages will sustain the required loads.
5.10.3.3.                    If 'Anchorages', as specified in clauses