Overview
ISO 13216-1:1999/Amd 1:2006 is an important amendment to the international standard governing child restraint system (CRS) anchorages in road vehicles. Specifically, this document addresses seat bight anchorages and attachments-those located near the junction between the seat backrest and the seat cushion. The amendment introduces specifications for a reduced height child restraint fixing (CRF) system, tailored for vehicles with limited headroom, ensuring safety and compatibility across diverse automotive designs.
The standard was developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Subcommittee SC 12, which focuses on passive safety systems for vehicles. The update enables vehicle manufacturers and child restraint system suppliers to provide secure ISOFIX anchorage systems for cars where the roof height restricts the use of the full-height (720 mm) installation systems.
Key Topics
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Child Restraint System (CRS) Anchorages
Defines specifications for anchor points in vehicles to securely attach child safety seats, focusing on the seat bight area.
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Reduced Height Specification
Introduces an alternative CRS anchorage system with a lower profile (approximately 650 mm height), to accommodate vehicles with reduced roof clearance.
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Positioning Guidelines
Details the positioning of anchorages in vehicles with limited headroom, ensuring the installation does not compromise child safety while fitting spatial constraints.
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Figures and Dimensions
Incorporates visual references (Figures 2b and 2c) illustrating the configurations of reduced height CRS systems, facilitating standardized application.
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Vehicle Classification for Reduced Height Anchors
Supports vehicle classification according to ISO 13216-3 based on headroom availability, guiding the correct CRS anchorage system choice.
Applications
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Automotive Manufacturing
Vehicle manufacturers can apply this amendment to design and certify vehicle seats and anchorages that comply with international child safety regulations, particularly for compact or low-profile car models.
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Child Safety Seat Production
Manufacturers of child restraint systems benefit from clearly defined standards for producing compatible, space-efficient ISOFIX-compatible seats that fit in vehicles with low roof clearance.
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Vehicle Safety Testing and Certification
Regulatory bodies and testing labs use ISO 13216-1 and its amendment to evaluate child restraint anchorage systems, ensuring standardized safety criteria for new vehicle models.
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Installation and Fitment Guidance
Automotive service centers and vehicle owners gain standardized information to understand and utilize proper CRS anchorage installations in vehicles with restricted headroom.
Related Standards
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ISO 13216-3
Specifies the classification of vehicles concerning headroom and anchorage height classes, complementing the reduced height anchorage provisions in ISO 13216-1:1999/Amd 1:2006.
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ECE Regulation No. 14 (ECE R.14)
References the reduced height CRS system for positioning anchorages in vehicles, aligning with European safety regulations.
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ISO 13216 Series
Covers general requirements and installation systems for child restraint anchors, providing a comprehensive approach to child occupant safety.
Keywords: ISO 13216-1 amendment, child restraint system, CRS anchorages, seat bight anchorages, ISOFIX, reduced height anchorages, child safety seats, vehicle headroom, passive safety, automotive safety standards, child restraint installation, vehicle classification, low roof clearance vehicles.
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