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COMPONENTS |
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of the component parts of a Seat Belt with Links to pictures & line
drawings. |
WEBBING
Polyester.
Designed to elongate under load, to
absorb energy.
Securon Colours Red, Blue, Grey,
Beige, Orange, Yellow and Black.
Fluffing, fraying or broken strands
weaken webbing.
Generally 47mm wide. 72mm is used
on 'special' heavy duty applications and Race/Rally Harnesses. |
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AUTO
Generally used to describe a Seat Belt which incorporates a retractor.
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STATIC
Means
the Seat Belt does not have a Retractor. |
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RETRACTOR
Designed to stow webbing not in use and lock in a predetermined situation.
Types:
1. Emergency
Locking Retractors (ELRs) - lock in an emergency i.e:
If the webbing is snatched.
and/or:
With sudden vehicle movement.
Technical definition (from ECE R16):
"A retractor which during normal driving conditions does not restrict
the freedom of movement by the wearer of the safety-belt.
Such a device has length adjusting components which automatically adjust
the strap to the wearer and a locking mechanism actuated in an emergency".
2. Automatic
Locking Retractors (ALRs) which lock when the lap belt is put around
the wearer.
Technical definition (from ECE R16)
"A retractor allowing extraction of the strap to the desired
length and which, when the
buckle is fastened, automatically adjusts the strap to the wearer.
Further extraction of the strap is prevented without voluntary intervention
by the wearer."
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ADJUSTER
Used
to remove slack from the Seat Belt.
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TONGUE (male) connector
The
part that is pushed into the Buckle to connect the Seat Belt.
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BUCKLE (female) connector
The
part into which the tongue is pushed to connect the Seat Belt.
Technical definition (from ECE R16)
"A Quick Release device enabling the wearer to be held by the belt" |
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STALK/CABLE
Part of buckle assembly used to connect the buckle to the Anchorage.
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END
BRACKET
At the end of the webbing used to secure the Seat Belt to the Anchorage.
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ANCHORAGE
FITTINGS
Set screws, nuts, washers, brackets etc.
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ANCHORAGE
POINTS
Provided on the vehicle/seat for attachment. |
PILLAR
LOOP/WEBBING GUIDE
A guide that helps the webbing flow
in the correct position. Used on 3 point belts with
a Retractor.
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LAP STRAP
Webbing that passes across the lap / bone structure
at the top of the legs.
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DIAGONAL/SASH STRAP
Webbing that passes across the centre of the wearer's shoulder
and chest.
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APPROVALS
A Seat Belt should be clearly
marked to indicate that it is Approved to an Internationally recognised
Standard i.e.
'E' (Economic Commission for Europe Regulation 16)
FURTHER INFORMATION
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PRETENSIONERS
Incorporated in some Seat Belt systems at the Retractor or Buckle
to help reduce webbing slack in the event of an accident. |
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Incorporated in some Seat Belt systems at the
Retractor or Buckle to help provide a warning and or
control a Pretensioner. |
