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ECE Regulation 44 - An Update on the Current Revision
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After 12 years since the introduction and approx. 500 approvals according to ECE Regulation 44 on Child Restraint Systems a major revision is now being done. The revision is scheduled to be completed in 1993. The main features of the update are:
- Better Definitions and instructions
- Air Bag interaction
- Mandatory strong crotch straps
- Higher buckle opening forces
- New mass group and dummy
- More realistic dynamic testing
- Compatibility checks on vehicle seating positions
- Side impacts
- Various other improvements
- Conformity of production
- Longer term solutions dependant on ISO
The paper will present an update on some of the most interesting parts of this work.
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Turbell, T. and Jeyes, J., "ECE Regulation 44 - An Update on the Current Revision," SAE Technical Paper 933084, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/933084.Also In
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- ISO/WD 13214 Road Vehicles - Child restraint systems - Compilation of safety regulations and standards 1993
- Turbell T et al ISOFIX. A New Concept of installing Child Restraints in Cars STAPP Conference San Antonio 1993