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Fig. 11
PROPER
USE
OF
EQUIPMENT
Note: Steeper side-view pelvic-belt angles
are especially important if the pelvic belt is
intended to be used for postural support in
addition to occupant restraint in a frontal
crash. Steeper angles will reduce the ten-
dency for a vertical gap to develop between
the user and the belt due to compliance of
seat cushions and belt movement, thereby
reducing the tendency for the user to slip
under the belt or the belt to ride up on the
soft abdomen during normal use.
Note: Steeper belt angles also reduce the
tendency for upper-torso belts to pull the
pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal
impact loading.
PREFERRED AND OPTIONAL ANGLES OF PELVIC (LAP) BELT RESTRAINTS.
