What Are Integrated Seatbelts? Integrated seatbelts are seatbelts that are built into the seat itself. This means that if you removed the seat from the vehicle, you could realistically buckle yourself into it.
What are integrated seatbelts?
Integrated seatbelts are seatbelts that are built into the seat itself. This means that if you removed the seat from the vehicle, you could realistically buckle yourself into it. The entire seatbelt system is contained all within the seat frame.
Why choose a lap and shoulder seat belt?
They are tested for strength, performance, and durability to ensure they exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Our Three-Point Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts offer added security and safety with their "Y" shaped design. The combination of the lap and shoulder belts help restrain the passenger's upper body in a collision.
What is the purpose of the seat belts?
The combination of the lap and shoulder belts help restrain the passenger's upper body in a collision. Our Three-Point Seat Belts are manually adjusted.
What is “seat belt syndrome?
“Seat Belt Syndrome. Seat Belt Syndrome, or SBS, is a phrase that was originally coined by the medical community in the late 1950s and early 1960s to describe injuries that physicians were seeing as a result of occupants wearing lap-belt-only restraints in frontal collisions.
What does a shoulder belt do?
A seat belt reduces the likelihood of death or serious injury in a traffic collision by reducing the force of secondary impacts with interior strike hazards, by keeping occupants positioned correctly for maximum effectiveness of the airbag (if equipped), and by preventing occupants being ejected from the vehicle in a ...
What are the different types of seat belts?
Some of the most common types of seat belts include lap belts, sash belts, automatic seat belts, three-point belts, belt-in-seat (BIS), five-point harnesses, and six-point harnesses.
What is a lap and shoulder belt?
First off, a lap belt is simply the strap that goes across your waist, or lap, while a shoulder restraint not only has the lap belt, but also a strap coming down from your left or right shoulder and diagonally crossing your chest.
Do you have to use both lap and shoulder belt?
Use your lap belt or your lap and shoulder belts if your vehicle is equipped with them. Wear both the lap and shoulder belt even if the vehicle is equipped with air bags. If you wear only a lap belt when driving, your chances of living through an accident are twice as good as someone who doesn't wear a lap belt.
When did cars get shoulder belts?
The first three-point seatbelt was sold in a Volvo PV544 in Sweden on August 13, 1959. It took several years after that for the feature to catch on with automakers and the public, and the first U.S. federal law mandating seatbelts wasn't till 1968.
Which type of seat belt is the safest?
The lap belt and shoulder belt are secured across the pelvis and rib cage, which are better able to withstand crash forces than other parts of your body. Place the shoulder belt across the middle of your chest and away from your neck. The lap belt rests across your hips, not your stomach.
What is a shoulder restraint?
Over-the-shoulder restraints (often abbreviated to OTSRs) are "U"-shaped restraints which swing down from behind the rider's head to secure the torso. Some also have a belt, which secures the bottom of the restraint to the seat, passing between the rider's legs.
Are lap belts better than no belts?
In all crashes, lap/shoulder belts are 15 percent more effective than lap belts alone. In frontal crashes, lap/shoulder belts are 25 percent more effective than lap belts alone. Back seat lap belts reduce the risk of head injuries while increasing the risk of abdominal injuries in potentially fatal frontal crashes.
How safe is a lap seat belt?
Three-point seatbelts are safer, but wearing a lap belt is far better than wearing no seatbelt at all, because the greatest risk of injury to car occupants in an accident comes from being thrown about inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Can I wear my seatbelt under my arm?
It is important for the shoulder belt to ALWAYS cross the shoulder. Putting the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back is both unsafe and illegal. Sometimes children will put the seatbelt under and arm or behind their back because the seatbelt is uncomfortable.
What should you do if your car has a two part seat belt?
Explanation If your vehicle has a two-part seat belt system, be sure to wear both the lap belt and the shoulder belt. Wearing either part alone greatly reduces your protection. If you have an automatic shoulder belt, be sure to buckle your lap belt as well.
Is it OK to use LATCH and seat belt?
It's a frequently asked question, “Can I use both LATCH and a Seat Belt to install a car seat?”. The answer is usually NO. Using lower LATCH anchors and a seat belt for installation of your child's 5-point harness restraint is not permitted by most car seat and vehicle manufacturers.
About Our 3-Point Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts
We offer Three-Point Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts in a huge variety of styles and colors.
What is a 3-Point Seat Belt?
A 3-Point Seat Belt is a safety harness with 3 mounting positions. The seat belt is built in a "Y" shaped configuration, and resembles a lap seat belt with the addition of a Shoulder Harness . A 3-Point Safety Belt helps restrain the passengers chest & shoulder (upper body) in a collision.
Which Seat Belt Will Fit My Car?
Our Three-Point Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts are universal fit which means the are designed to be generic in order to cover as many applications as possible. It is important to check your seat belt mounts and measure the seat belt length you need before you purchase your new seat belts.
How Do I Install My New 3-Point Lap and Shoulder Seat Belt?
While we are not able to give you specific installation instructions, if you check the compatibility of your mounting hardware and seat belt length prior to your seat belt purchase, installation can be fairly simple.
What is a Universal Aftermarket Seat Belt?
A Universal Seat Belt is a generic seat belt that is NOT designed to be a direct replacement for any particular vehicle. They fit many vehicles with little or no modifications, and are considered an economical alternative to expensive original equipment replacement seat belts or discontinued seat belts.
Please Consider Before Ordering
Aftermarket seat belts are generic by design. They were NOT designed as a direct replacement for any particular car.
Do trailblazer seats fit?
They do not fit all that well as the back are pretty thick due to the extra strength required for the seat belt. That makes me have to have them pretty far forward to have the back tilt to a comfortable angle. Mine might be thicker than some other trailblazer seats due to side air bags, not sure on that part.
Does a mid fifty have seatbelts?
Any of the extended cab pickups have the integrated seatbelts. Most seats have the lap belts integrated, but mid fifty sells shoulder belt mounting hardware that makes mounting the shoulder belt easy and properly located. Please don't use lap belts without shoulder belts.
Does Mid 50 have a lap belt?
Most seats have the lap belts integrated, but mid fifty sells shoulder belt mounting hardware that makes mounting the shoulder belt easy and properly located. Please don't use lap belts without shoulder belts.
When was seat belt syndrome first used?
Seat Belt Syndrome, or SBS, is a phrase that was originally coined by the medical community in the late 1950s and early 1960s to describe injuries that physicians were seeing as a result of occupants wearing lap-belt-only restraints in frontal collisions.
What are the injuries that occur when you jackknife over a lap belt?
These injuries typically include: (1) severe abdominal injuries, (2) fractures of the lumbar spine, and (3) serious closed head and facial injuries. These injuries are primarily the result of the occupant’s body jackknifing over the lap belt, at the waist, during the collision.
Is shoulder belt use good for older children?
This study makes it clear that shoulder belt use is very beneficial for older children.”.
Why are lap shoulder belts important?
A: While the safety advantages of lap-shoulder belts usually push school districts to move ahead with lap-shoulder belts, transportation managers and drivers say the behavior benefits are the most significant daily impact they see. Children are less inclined to move around in their seats, stand while the bus is moving or talk to those several rows away from them. There is no greater deterrent to bullying and unruly behavior than keeping children in their seats. Additionally , when children stay in their seats, drivers are less distracted, further improving safety on the school bus.
Why do children need seat belts?
A: In the event of a frontal crash, the padded seat backs yield to absorb the energy of the unbelted child who impacts the seat back and then ideally returns the child to their original seating position. If the child is partially in the aisle or not seated properly upright and facing forward, compartmentalization offers less effective protection in a frontal collision. In the event of a rollover or side-impact collision, compartmentalization offers virtually no protection for children. In these types of accidents, children are likely to be ejected out of their seats, and injuries are likely to occur. Seat belts provide the best protection in any moving vehicle.
What is compartmentalization in a frontal collision?
If the child is partially in the aisle or not seated properly upright and facing forward, compartmentalization offers less effective protection in a frontal collision. In the event of a rollover or side-impact collision, compartmentalization offers virtually no protection for children.
How to contact Safeguard Seats?
If you have additional questions, please contact customer service at [email protected] or 877-447-2305.
What is compartmentalization in school buses?
A: In non-belted school bus seats, the current form of safety protection for children on school buses is known as compartmentalization. This passive form of restraint relies on closely spaced, high-back padded seats. In a frontal collision, children impact the seat in front of them, which absorbs their energy.
What is sliding shoulder height adjuster?
Sliding shoulder height adjusters accommodate children of a wider range of heights than can be restrained in other integrated child seats. Designed to avoid touch-related issues. Easy access and service to restraint systems and upholstery to keep the seat in good working condition.
Which states require lap belts?
New York, and Florida require lap belts on new buses. Each year, 20 to 30 states have bills calling for seat belts to be mandatory on new school buses. Most proposed bills are driven by local grassroots activity.
