Description / Abstract:
This SAE Recommended Practice provides design, test, and
performance guidelines on the comfort, fit, and convenience for
active restraint systems for heavy trucks and multipurpose
passenger vehicle applications over 10 000 lbs gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR). The information pertains to the forward facing
seating positions.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide the engineer with
general reference considerations for the design of active restraint
systems that are comfortable and convenient to use for heavy truck
and multipurpose passenger vehicle applications. The intent of this
practice is to present a logical process by which the engineer and
designer may evaluate restraint system designs, regarding comfort,
fit, and convenience.