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SENSITIVE RETRACTOR [1 record]

Record 1 1983-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A retractor incorporating length-adjusting parts and locking mechanism that is activated by vehicle deceleration or acceleration, webbing movement relative to the vehicle or other automatic action during emergency, and that, when locked, is capable of withstanding restraint forces. During normal driving conditions, the webbing does not restrict the freedom of movement of the wearer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Rétracteur comprenant des dispositifs de réglage et un mécanisme de verrouillage actionné par la décélération ou l'accélération du véhicule, par le déplacement de la sangle par rapport au véhicule ou par toute autre action automatique en cas d'urgence et capable, en position verrouillée, de résister à des forces de retenue. Dans les conditions normales d'utilisation, la sangle ne limite pas la liberté de mouvement de l'usager.

Spanish

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