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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
tendency 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 belt0 for 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.