Studies of the effectiveness of safety belts were carried out under various directions of crashes, including dynamic sled investigations, destructive barrier tests, and impact tests. The studies showed that three-point belts were effective in frontal impact from 0-30 deg, but that their effectiveness diminished after 45 deg because the belt slips off the chest. The three-point belt did not provide protection for the knees. The studies also pointed out that the anchorage system of the belt is a very important factor in its effectiveness.


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    Title :

    Effectiveness of Safety Belts Under Various Directions of Crashes


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    Cesari, D. (author) / Quincy, R. (author) / Derrien, Y. (author)

    Conference:

    16th Stapp Car Crash Conference (1972) ; 1972



    Publication date :

    1972-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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