摘要 |
A personal restraint system (8) for a child or other occupant of a vehicle is provided, which includes a support (3, 4) that is attached to the vehicle, a seat (1) that supports the occupant, and a harness that holds the occupant in the seat person in the seat. The restraint system (8) includes one or more tethers (9) between the seat (1) and the support (3, 4), which remain taut before and during relative movement between the seat (1) and the support (3, 4). One or more compressible elements (6) of a crushable material, extend between the support (3, 4) and the seat (1) and are disposed about the tethers (9) to receive compressive loads during relative movement between the seat (1) and the support (3, 4). Tension release devices (12) are provided in one or more of the harness straps (10). |