Why we need seat belt in our car and how can we avoid fatal errors while using our seat belt.
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History Of Seat Belt & Its Usage
Seat Belt Requirement
Seat belts are anchored in a vehicle to avoid collision with the internal structures. It is an important safety device in a vehicle, to avoid scratching it made with soft materials. The provision of seat belt is an essential condition for the approval of a vehicle to be registered. Requirement
Invention Of Seat Belt
Invention Of Seat Belt
Features & Components
According to law, safety belt must consists of these things Belts Retractor Controller Berths Oscillating Ring Pretensioner Buckle with release button
It’s a flexible component designed to hold the body of occupants. It consists of web of interwoven standards polymer to avoid scratch in user’s neck. Belts
It is used to lock the belt. Retractor :
Controller : Controller can adjust the seat belt , (when belt passes about halfway from tip of shoulder and neck).
Berths : Berth are available in attachment points of seat belt and vehicle body, it’s an important part of seat belt.
Oscillating Ring:
Pretensioner:
Uses: Pretensioner drives a piston that can retract the seat belt. When getting any type of problem in it then it is no longer repairable but must be replaced. It is not activated if the belt is not withdrawn. Used to block the body of the occupant on the seat in place.
Buckle With Release Button: It is a connecting device that can connect the harness to the anchor point of vehicle.
Types Of Seat Belt: Lap Harness Three Points Diagonal
Lap Type Seat Belt- Lap belt is a strap that goes over waist and for install, it requires 3 point belts. Generally in old cars, you can get this type of belts equipped.
Diagonal Seat Belt- This type of belt wraps around the chest at an angle. It has two anchor points and is used in both front & rear seat.
Three Points Seat Belt- This type of seat belt first introduced in Volvo cars. The belts secure both upper and lower body.
Harness Seat Belt- This type of belt consists of lap belt and two shoulder straps. Basically this type of belts are used in racing cars.
Advantages Of Seat Belt
Advantages Of Seat Belt Seat belt usage reduces the chance of traffic related fatalities by 45 percent. In many cases, wearing seat belt prevents ejection from the vehicle. Seat belt wearing minimizes the body’s contact with the interior of car resulting in fewer injury. Seat belts spread the force of impact over larger parts of the body reducing severity of injuries.
Types Of Seat Belt Reviews:
Proper use of seat belt gives a secure drive and save life. So always use it for safe drive.