Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02685:body:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L02685
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 41514–44554

'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
12.2.2.2.                    meet the requirements of either clause 12.2.3 or clause 12.2.4.
12.2.3.                          The lines joining the 'Anchor Point' to the extreme points on the 'Pelvis Reference Locus' must be inclined to the horizontal at angles of not less than 25° nor more than 80° when viewed normal to the 'Seating Reference Plane'.
12.2.4.                          When viewed in side elevation with the 'Seat' in the rearmost and lowest driving or riding position, the lap 'Anchor Points' must be located:
12.2.4.1.                    below a horizontal line 150 mm below the rearmost, lowest top surface of the 'Seat' cushion; and
12.2.4.2.                     'Rearward' of a vertical line tangential to the rearmost point of the 'Seat' cushion.
12.2.5.                          There must 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.
12.3.                                Strength
12.3.1.                           'Anchorages' located in the vehicle structure must meet either the test requirements of clause 12.3.3 or the design requirements of clause 12.3.6.
12.3.2.                          In cases where 'Anchorages' are located in 'Seat' structures it must be established either by calculation or test, in accordance with the requirements of clause 12.3.3 that the  'Anchorages' and 'Seat' anchorages will sustain the required loads.
12.3.3.                          If 'Anchorages', as specified in clauses 12.3.4 and 12.3.5, are to be proved by test, the 'Anchorages' must be tested using attachments representative of 'Seatbelt Assembly' provided.  A test load of 9 kN must be applied in a 'Forward' direction at an angle, as specified in clauses 12.3.4 and 12.3.5, above the horizontal in a vertical plane parallel with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.  The test load must be sustained by the 'Anchorages' for a period of at least one second.
12.3.4.                          For 'Lap Anchorages', the pair must be tested simultaneously and the attachments must pass round an appropriate body block to which the load specified in clause 12.3.3 is applied at an angle of between 5° and 50°.
12.3.5.                           'Final Torso Anchorage' must be tested simultaneously with the 'Anchorage' common to both pelvic and upper torso restraint and the attachments must pass round an appropriate body block to which the load specified in clause 12.3.3 is applied at an angle of between 0° and 20°.
12.3.6.                          If 'Anchorages' are to be proved by design, the 'Anchorages' must be provided in a substantial metal component.  In cases where this metal component is less than 3 mm in thickness, the 'Anchorage' must include a device to distribute the load.  The device must be shaped to match the contour of the mounting