Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00032:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00032
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 7957–11015

back to the 'Child Restraint Anchorage'. Each load shall be applied 'Forward' of the `Seat' back not more than 5o above or below the horizontal, and not more than 5o lo left or right of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
3.2.1.2.                        A load equal to 20 times the weight of the entire 'Seat' shall be applied in a 'Rearward' longitudinal direction.
3.2.1.3.                        A load equal to a 370 N.m moment about the `Seating Reference Point' for each occupant position for which the 'Seat' is designed shall be applied to the upper cross member in 'Rearward' longitudinal direction, unless it is demonstrated that 'Seat' assemblies such as rear 'Seat' backs are supported by a vehicle body member capable of withstanding the nominated load.
3.2.1.3.1.                  Testing which meets the 370 N.m requirement by any one of the following 3 methods is acceptable:
3.2.1.3.1.1.            force applied horizontally,
3.2.1.3.1.2.            force applied normal to 'Seat' back; or
3.2.1.3.1.3.            force applied longitudinally and 'Rearward' to, the upper part of the 'Seat' back frame through a component simulating the back of a 3-D manikin
3.2.1.3.1.4.            If deflection of the `Seat' back causes the moment arm to change, the force should be adjusted to ensure that the moment value of 370 N.m is achieved.
3.2.2.                              The 'Seat Adjusters' need not be operable after the application of the loads specified in Clauses 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2 and 3.2.1.3.
3.2.3.                              Restraining Device for Folding or Hinged `Seats' or 'Seat' Backs

         3.2.3.0. Except far a `Seat' having a back that is adjustable only for the comfort of its occupants hinged or folding `Seats' or 'Seat' backs shall be equipped with a self-locking device for restraining the hinged or folding `Seat' or 'Seat' back and a release control for releasing that restraining device to preclude the possibility of impact forces acting on unrestrained hinged or folding 'Seats' or 'Seat' backs.

3.2.3.1.                        Where the 'Seat' must hinge or fold to permit access to or egress from another seating position, the release control shall be readily accessible to the occupant of that `Seat' and to the occupant of any 'Seat' immediately behind that 'Seat'.
3.2.3.2.                        The restraining device (including the release control) shall be constructed to preclude inertial release when loaded longitudinally in each direction to 20 times the acceleration due to gravity.
3.2.3.3.                        The restraining device shall not release or fail when a 'Forward' longitudinal load equal to 20 times the mass of the entire `Seat' back is applied at the centre of gravity of the 'Seat' back.
3.2.3.4.                        If non-self-locking auxiliary latches are provided they shall be unlatched during testing so that only the restraining device and hinges are taking the rest loads.
3.2.3.5.                        Where 'Seats' are mounted on hinged covers, e.g. engine