Technical Paper
ECE Regulation 44 - An Update on the Current Revision
1993-11-01
933084
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.