Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L01454:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L01454
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 17519–20787

outwards from the 'Seat' at the rear end of the armrest if that part of the armrest is exposed in any position of the 'Seat'.

6.2.7.                              After the forces specified have been applied, no projections or edges may be exposed as a consequence of the application of these forces so as to be contactable by a sphere of 70 mm diameter.

6.2.8.                              All radii contactable by a sphere 165 mm in diameter must present a radius of curvature of at least 5 mm.

6.2.9.                              If any part of the fittings and accessories is made of a material of hardness less than 50 shore A on a rigid backing, the requirements set out in clause 6 apply only to the rigid backing.

7.                                          DYNAMIC TEST PROCEDURES FOR SEATS AND SEAT-ANCHORAGES

7.1.                                    Preparation of Seats to be Tested

7.1.1.                              'Seats' to be tested must be mounted:

7.1.1.1.                        on a testing platform representative of the body of a vehicle; or

7.1.1.2.                        on a rigid testing platform.

7.1.2.                              The seat-anchorage on the testing platform provided for the test 'Seat(s)' must be identical to, or have the same characteristics as, that used in vehicle(s) in which the 'Seat' is intended to be used.

7.1.3.                              The 'Seats' to be tested must be complete with all upholstery and accessories.

7.1.4.                              If a 'Seat' is fitted with a table, the table must be in the stowed position.

7.1.5.                              If adjustable laterally, the 'Seat' must be positioned at the position furthest from its anchorages.

7.1.6.                              If adjustable, the 'Seat' back must be adjusted to the most upright position of the 'Seat' back.

7.1.7.                              If the 'Seat' back is equipped with a 'Head Restraint' adjustable for height, it must be in its lowest position.

7.1.8.                              'Seat Types' designed to be installed facing toward the front must be mounted on the testing platform facing toward the front.

7.1.9.                              'Seat Types' designed to be installed facing toward the rear must be mounted on the testing platform facing toward the rear.

7.2.                                    Dynamic Tests - Seat Preparation

7.2.1.                              The 'Seats' to be tested must be prepared as specified in the following clauses.

7.2.2.                              For 'Seat Types' designed to have a 'Seat' installed behind them, either:

7.2.2.1.                        Two 'Seats' of that 'Seat Type' must be mounted onto the testing platform with:

7.2.2.1.1.                  the rear 'Seat' located in line with, and directly behind, the 'Seat' in front;

7.2.2.1.2.                  all 'Seats' at the same height (except as specified in clause 5.2.4), adjusted identically and on a seat pitch of 800 mm; and

7.2.2.1.3.                  notwithstanding the requirements of clause 7.2.2.1.2 if 'Seats' are designed to be installed at a pitch of less than 800 mm, then tests are to be conducted at not more than the minimum