ISO 10542-1:2012/Amd 1:2021

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10542-1
First edition
2012-10-01
AMENDMENT 1
2021-04
Technical systems and aids for
disabled or handicapped persons —
Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-
restraint systems —
Part 1:
Requirements and test methods for
all systems
AMENDMENT 1: Annexes K, L, M
Assistances et aides techniques pour les personnes invalides ou
handicapées — Systèmes d'attache du fauteuil roulant et de retenue
de l'occupant —
Partie 1: Exigences générales et méthodes d'essai pour tous les
systèmes
AMENDEMENT 1: Annexes K, L, M
Reference number
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ISO 10542-1:2012/Amd.1:2021(E)
Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped
persons — Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint
systems —
Part 1:
Requirements and test methods for all systems
AMENDMENT 1: Annexes K, L, M
Introduction
Add the following text to the end of the third paragraph:
In addition, Annex K provides a test method and performance measures for WTORS manufacturers
who wish to test the wheelchair securement system for rear-impact conditions, and Annex M
provides a test method and performance measures for WTORS manufacturers who wish to evaluate
the rear-impact performance of vehicle-mounted, head-and-back restraints.

Add the following text to the end of the fourth paragraph:
Annex K provides a test method whereby they are exposed to a 14 g, 25 km/h rear impact sled test.

Add the following text to the end of the seventh paragraph:
Annex L provides a method for evaluating wheelchair securement systems for the situation of
wheelchair occupants restrained by a three-point belt comprised of a vehicle-anchored shoulder
belt and a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt.

Clause 2
Add the following normative references:
ISO 16840-4:2009, Wheelchair seating — Part 4: Seating systems for use in motor vehicles
ISO 7176-19:2008/Amd 1:2015, Wheelchairs — Part 19: Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor
vehicles — Amendment 1: Annex G
Clause 3
Add the following terms and definitions:
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3.46
foot/leg strap
length of webbing mounted forward and below the ATD knee to limit upward movement of the leg after
peak forward motion of the ATD knee has occurred
Note 1 to entry: The foot/leg strap minimizes damage to the ATD and provides for more realistic movement of the
lower extremities during frontal-impact loading by limiting extension of the knee joints and upward movement
of the ATD’s lower extremities. It does this in a manner that does not affect forward excursions of the ATD, but
slightly reduces the severity of rearward rebound of the ATD while making this rebound more controlled and
consistent between tests.
3.47
sharp edge
exposed, rigid edge with a radius of less than 2 mm
3.48
vehicle-mounted, head-and-back restraint
vehicle-anchored, head-and-back restraint
optional portion of a WTORS that is positioned behind a forward-facing occupant seated in a wheelchair
for the purpose of limiting rearward movement of the occupant’s torso, head, and neck to reduce the
risk of injury in rear-impact collisions
Note 1 to entry: A vehicle-mounted, head-and-back restraint system is an optional part of a WTORS.

5.2.1
Add the following notes to the end of the subclause:
Note 1 The performance of WTORS in frontal impacts for systems with a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt can
be evaluated using the test method and performance criteria given in Annex L.
Note 2 The performance of WTORS in rear impacts can be evaluated using the test method and performance
criteria given in Annex K.
Note 3 The performance of a WTORS with an optional vehicle-mounted, head-and-back restraint in rear
impacts can be evaluated using the design guidelines, test method and performance criteria given in Annex M.

J.4
Replace the text with the following:
J.4  Engineering drawings for test equipment
Engineering drawings for the surrogate wheelchair (SWC), surrogate WTORS (SWTORS) and the
surrogate wheelchair base (SWCB) listed below can be obtained from:
The Biosciences Group, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), 2901
Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2150 USA, Phone: (734) 763-3582, Fax: (734) 647-3330 and
downloaded from the website: http:// wc -transportation -safety .umtri .umich .edu/ wts -standards/
WC 4engineeri ngdrawings
The available drawings include
1) a surrogate wheelchair specified in Annex E and used in the frontal-impact tests of Annex A and
Annex L and in the methods for measuring belt-restraint geometry of Annex B,
2) a surrogate wheelchair base (SWCB) used in ISO 16840-4 for frontal-impact testing of wheelchair
seating systems and for rear-impact testing of vehicle-mounted, head-and-back restraints in
Annex M,
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3) a surrogate WTORS with four-point strap type tiedown and three-point belt restraint with a means
to anchor the pelvic belt to the SWC and the SWCB per Annex L and Annex M, respectively, and
4) a surrogate wheelchair docking securement system, including docking securement device,
wheelchair adaptor, and front-stabilizing bracket for testing the crashworthiness of wheelchairs in
ISO 7176-19 when secured by commercial docking devices, and for securing the SWCB during rear-
impact tests of vehicle-mounted, head-and-back restraints in Annex M.

Annex K
Add the following annex after Annex J.
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Annex K
(informative)
Test method and performance criteria for rear impact of WTORS
K.1 Rationale
The primary focus of this document is to provide design and performance criteria for WTORS used with
forward-facing occupants seated in a wheelchair during frontal-impact loading. This annex provides
a test method and performance criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of wheelchair securement
systems during rear-impact loading. The severity of the rear-impact test in this annex has been selected
to align with the acceleration/deceleration pulse and delta V in ISO 7176-19:2008/Amd 1:2015, Annex G,
which uses the rear-impact deceleration corridor of ECE R44 and a 25 km/h change in velocity. This
change in velocity represents a moderate-to-severe real-world rear impact that corresponds to an
th
80 percentile real-world rear-impact event based on analysis of effective barrier speed rear-impact
distributions from the US National Automotive Sampling System nationally representative crash/injury
databases.
Throughout this annex, the term test wheelchair (TWC) is used. The TWC may be the surrogate
wheelchair (SWC) specified in Annex E or it may be a specific wheelchair model (SWM) that the
securement system is designed to secure. If a wheelchair securement system is to be tested with an
SWM, the wheelchair’s response should be evaluated using the performance criteria in
ISO 7176-19:2008/Amd 1:2015, Annex G.
K.2 Principle
To simulate a typical moderate-to-severe rear-impact event to an occupied wheelchair, the TWC
is placed on the test platform of an impact sled facing rearward to the direction of sled acceleration
and/or deceleration. The TWC is loaded with an appropriate size ATD as specified in K.4 below that is
restrained by a three-point belt occupant restraint system, and the TWC is secured by the securement
system to be evaluated in rear impact. The sled is subjected to an acceleration/deceleration-time pulse
that falls within a specified corridor to achieve the required horizontal change in velocity, or delta V.
Observations and measurements are made during and after the test to determine if the securement
system effectively secured the TWC during rear-impact loading.
K.3 Test sample
Provide an unused WTORS, including all fittings, anchorages, fasteners, and instructions for installation
and use, for testing. If a WTORS is designed to use a modified original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) belt-type occupant restraint system, provide it for testing. Include documentation to indicate
any components of the WTORS that are designed to provide controlled failure or deformation under
dynamic loading.
K.4 Test equipment
K.4.1 Use an impact simulator that includes the following:
a) an impact sled with a flat, horizontal, structurally rigid platform on which the TWC can be mounted,
and to which the WTORS can be fastened;
b) a rigid structure attached to the impact sled to which the upper-torso restraint can be anchored in
the manner, and to the geometry, specified by the WTORS manufacturer;
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c) a means to drive the impact sled through a change in velocity of 25 km/h km/h;
d) a means to accelerate and/or decelerate the impact sled and test setup such that the processed sled
acceleration and/or deceleration-time pulse falls within the shaded area of Figure K.1,
K.4.2 If the WTORS is intended for use with all types of manual and powered wheelchairs, use the
following:
a) a SWC that conforms with the specifications of Annex E;
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b) a Hybrid III 50 percentile ATD (nominal mass 77 kg) or Hybrid II 50 percentile ATD (nominal
mass 74 kg).
NOTE 1 A head restraint can be added to the SWC to help limit rearward rotation of the ATD’s neck and
rearward movement of the ATD’s head. The addition of the head restraint can alter the centre of gravity of the
SWC. This is acceptable as long as the SWC without the head restraint is compliant to Annex E.
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NOTE 2 Utilizing the 50 percentile ATD harmonizes this testing with that specified in Annex A.
K.4.3 If the WTORS is intended to be used only with a specific wheelchair model (SWM), use the
following:
a) the SWM it is designed for;
b) an ATD selected from ISO 7176-19:2008, Table A.1 that is representative of the upper size range of
users for which the specific make or model of wheelchair is designed to carry or other similar sized
ATD with equivalent mass, anthropomorphic shape, and mass distribution.
K.4.4 Provide a means to measure the TWC horizontal excursion specified in K.7 with a precision
of ±5 mm.
NOTE A side-view high-speed camera or video system with a minimum frame rate of 500 frames per second
is suggested.
K.4.5 Provide a means to measure the horizontal acceleration and/or deceleration of the impact sled
in the direction of travel at a sampling rate in accordance with ISO 6487, and with a precision of ±0,5 g.
Key
X time (ms)
Y deceleration (g)
Figure K.1 — Acceleration/deceleration corridor for 25 km/h rear impact
K.4.6 Provide a means to measure the horizontal velocity change (delta-V) of the impact sled during
the impact with a precision of ±0,5 km/h.
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K.4.7 Make provisions to filter transducer signals using a low-pass filter in accordance with ISO 6487,
including
a) prefiltering of all transducer signals to Channel Class 1 000 (-4 dB at 1 650 Hz) prior to digitizing at
10 000 Hz, and
b) filtering of the digitized accelerometer and load-cell signals to Channel Class 60 (-4 dB at 100 Hz).
K.5 Test preparation and procedure
K.5.1 Use the following procedures to set up and run the test. The procedures for setting up the test
may be undertaken in any order.
NOTE For example, it can sometimes be more convenient to position the ATD on the TWC prior to lifting the
assembly onto the impact sled.
K.5.2 Prepare the ATD by
a) adjusting each joint in the upper and lower extremities to achieve a static resistance of 1 g as
indicated by just-noticeable movement with gravity acting on the mass of the distal body segment
or segments, and
b) placing close-fitting cotton clothing on the pelvis, thighs, and torso.
K.5.3 Preparation of the TWC
K.5.3.1 When the TWC is the SWC, prepare it as follows.
a) Inspect all frame junctions and components, and repair where there are signs of fatigue or
deformation.
b) Inspect tyres for cracks or damage and replace as needed.
c) Inflate the SWC tyres as specified in Annex E with the wheelchair unoccupied and resting on a
horizontal surface.
d) Inspect the seat plate and seat support structures and replacing if deformed.
e) Modify the frame as needed to accommodate a wheelchair securement adaptor provided by the
WTORS manufacturer, while maintaining the SWC specifications within the tolerances specified in
Annex E.
f) Install any wheelchair-securement adaptor provided by the WTORS manufacturer on the SWC per
the manufacturer’s instructions.
K.5.3.2 When the TWC is a SWM, prepare it as follows.
a) Prepare the wheelchair for use in a motor vehicle as specified by the manufacturer’s user
instructions.
b) If a range is specified for any adjustments, use the adjustment closest to the midpoint of the range
for testing. If more than one adjustment position can be considered closest to the midpoint, use the
adjustment position immediately rearward, down, outboard or more reclined from midpoint.
c) Equip the wheelchair with any required add-on components as specified by the manufacturer.
d) If a pelvic belt intended for use as an occupant restraint is provided as a component of the
wheelchair attach it to the wheelchair according to the manufacturer's instructions.
e) If the wheelchair is equipped with liquid electrolyte type batteries, replace them with the nearest
equivalent gel type or a surrogate battery. Supplemental weights, if used, ought to provide
equivalent mass distribution to the original batteries.
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f) Inflate any pneumatic tyres to the pressure recommended by the wheelchair manufacturer or to
the maximum sidewall pressure with the chair unoccupied and on a level surface if no specification
is given.
g) Turn the wheelchair power off, if applicable.
h) Equip the SWM with any required securement adaptors.
K.5.4 Position the TWC on the sled in the orientation appropriate for representing a rear-impact
event and with the wheelchair reference plane parallel to the direction of sled travel ±3°.
K.5.5 When the method of wheelchair securement is a four-point tiedown tested with the SWC:
a) Select anchor points that
1) are symmetrical about the wheelchair reference plane,
2) are located 1 300 mm ± 20 mm from the front anchor point to the rear anchor point,
3) have a lateral distance between rear anchor points equal to 425 mm ± 25 mm, and
4) have a lateral distance between front anchor points of 600 mm ± 25 mm.
NOTE 1 For purposes of locating the anchor points, the front-to-back location of an anchor point is
the location of the primary fastener that secures the anchorage to the test platform or, in the case of
multiple fasteners, the centroid of the combined fastener locations. The lateral location of an anchor
point is the centre of the location where the tiedown end fitting contacts the anchorage hardware
attached to the test platform.
b) Position the SWC to achieve lengths of the rear tiedown strap assemblies of 495 mm to 533 mm,
measured from the interface of the tiedown end fitting and the securement point on the wheelchair
to the anchor point.
NOTE 2 For purposes of measuring the rear tiedown length, the anchor point is considered to be the point
at which a straight line along the length of the strap assembly intersects with the wheelchair ground plane.
c) Tension all tiedown straps to the manufacturer's specifications.
K.5.6 For wheelchair securement systems other than four-point tiedowns or for WTORS meant to be
used with an SWM:
a) Install the anchorage mechanism or mechanisms on the sled platform per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
b) If a range is given for any installation dimensions, use the midpoint of the given range, when
possible.
c) If fasteners supplied with the securement system are not compatible with the impact-sled platform,
replacement fasteners shall be supplied or specified by the manufacturer.
K.5.7 Position the ATD in the TWC sitting upright and symmetrical about the wheelchair reference
plane, with the pelvis and buttock as far back on the wheelchair seat as possible, and the elbows resting
on the TWC arm supports or with the hands resting on the ATD's thighs.
K.5.8 Install the occupant restraint system in accordance with A.5.14 to A.5.19.
K.5.9 Conduct the test using a deceleration/acceleration pulse that falls within the corridor of
+2
Figure K.1 and that produces a sled change in velocity of 25 km/h km/h by executing the appropriate
sequence of steps to start data acquisition and activate the impact sled.
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K.6 Measurement procedures for operation force of clamp-type systems
K.6.1 The measurement procedures for operational forces as given in A.6 shall apply.
K.7 Performance criteria
K.7.1 General
a) When the securement system is tested with the SWC, the criteria of K.7.2 and K.7.3 should be met.
b) When the securement system is tested with a SWM, the performance criteria given in
ISO 7176-19:2008/Amd 1:2015, G.3.5.1 and G.3.5.2, as well as K.7.3 c), d) and e) should be met.
K.7.2 During the test
When tested in accordance with the procedure given in K.5 using the SWC, the horizontal excursion of
the SWC should not exceed the value given in Table K.1.
Table K.1 — Horizontal excursion limits
Measurement Excursion variable Excursion limit
point
mm
x
Point P of TWC wc 200
x is the horizontal distance relative to the sled platform between the point-P target on the TWC at
wc
time t and the point P target at the time of peak rearward wheelchair excursion.
K.7.3 After the test
When tested in accordance with the procedure given in K.5 using the SWC the following criteria should
be met at the conclusion of the test.
a) The SWC should be in an upright position on the test platform with at least three of the four wheels
in contact with the sled platform and the ATD should be in the wheelchair in a seated posture, as
determined by the ATD torso being oriented at not more than 45° to the vertical when viewed from
any direction.
b) Release of the SWC from the wheelchair securement system should not require the use of tools.
c) No tiedown strap end fitting or anchorage, and no mechanical securement system component,
should have detached or separated from the TWC or test platform during the test.
d) Load carrying components of the securement system should not completely fail unless the part is
designed to tear or fail in a controlled and predictable manner as described by the manufacturer
before the test.
e) The WTORS should exhibit no sharp edges or protrusions that are contactable by the occupant and
likely to increase the risk of injury to the occupant.
K.8 Post-test measurements and calculations
Determine peak rearward excursion x to an accuracy of ±5 mm through analysis of the high-
wc
speed video.
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K.9 Test report
K.9.1 Include the following information in the test report:
a) name and address of the test institution;
b) date of test;
c) unique test number shown on each numbered page;
d) name of the product manufacturer;
e) address of manufacturer;
f) product type, product name or number;
K.9.2 The test report shall also include:
a) a reference to this annex and the test procedures of K.5;
b) a description of the type and mass of the ATD used in the test;
c) the measured or calculated value of the test velocity change;
d) a graph of the impact sled acceleration plotted against time superimposed on Figure K.1;
e) pre-test still photography of the set up;
f) post-test still photography showing test outcomes;
g) test results as specified in K.7.2 and K.7.3;
h) a statement as to whether or not the securement system met the criteria given in K.7.2 and K.7.3;
i) any other relevant observations.
K.9.3 If the rear impact test is conducted using the SWC, it shall also include in the report:
a) the mass of the SWC;
b) a description of any modifications or adaptations fitted to the SWC for use with a securement system.
K.9.4 If the rear impact test is conducted using the SWM, the report shall follow the test report
criteria given in ISO 7176-19: 2008/Amd 1:2015, G.3.6 and also include:
a) details of any add-on components fitted to the SWM;
b) a description of any modifications or adaptations fitted to the SWM for use with a WTORS;
c) the mass of the SWM or TWC.
K.10 Labelling
In addition to the labelling requirements given in 6.1, WTORS in conformity with this annex should be
so indicated with text that conveys that the product conforms with this annex.

Annex L
Add the following annex after Annex K.
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Annex L
(informative)
Method for evaluating frontal-impact performance of wheelchair
securement systems for situations when occupants are using a
crash-tested three-point belt restraint system with a wheelchair-
anchored pelvic belt
L.1 Rationale
Annex A documents methods for evaluating complete WTORS in a simulated 48 km/h frontal crash test
when dynamic loads delivered to the wheelchair securement system are generated primarily by the
mass of an 85 kg surrogate wheelchair. Unless the occupant belt-restraint uses a pelvic belt designed
to anchor to the wheelchair, all of the occupant-restraint forces are transferred directly to the sled
platform and simulated vehicle sidewall structure (i.e. to the simulated vehicle components) except
for a small portion that is transferred to the securement system from interaction of the ATD with the
wheelchair seating system. However, when a passenger seated in a wheelchair is using a wheelchair-
anchored pelvic-belt restraint, which is allowed as an option to the consumer by ISO 7176-19, a
significant proportion of occupant-restraint forces are transferred to the wheelchair and then to the
wheelchair securement system, thereby imposing higher peak forces on the securement system than
are generated in a typical Annex-A test.
The additional loads on a wheelchair securement system generated by a wheelchair-anchored pelvic-
belt may be effectively dealt with in a real-world frontal crash by attaching additional rear tiedown
straps to the wheelchair secured to the vehicle by this method. Alternatively, stronger securement
systems designed to meet the additional loads from a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt may be used to
secure the wheelchair. This Annex provides manufacturers of WTORS designed for general use with a
wide range of wheelchairs and occupants with a method for conducting a frontal-impact test of their
wheelchair securement system or complete WTORS to determine if it is dynamically strong enough to
withstand the higher loading conditions that can result from the use of a three-point belt restraint with
a wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt during a severe frontal crash.
L.2 Principle
The test equipment, test conditions, and frontal-impact procedures set forth in Annex A are used
to evaluate the dynamic strength of the wheelchair securement system, with the exception that the
test is conducted using the 85 kg surrogate wheelchair, a midsize-male crash-test dummy, and either
a commercial or surrogate three-point belt occupant restraint system with the pelvic belt anchored
to the surrogate wheelchair. Specifications for a surrogate three-point belt restraint system with
provision for anchoring the pelvic belt to a wheelchair or surrogate wheelchair are provided in Annex D
of RESNA WC -4: 2017, Section 19, and engineering drawings are available from the Biosciences Group of
the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (see J.4) and are illustrated in the annex.
However, other types of surrogate three-point belt restraints with SWC-anchored pelvic belts may also
be used (See note under L.4.9 h).
L.3 Test sample
Provide an unused wheelchair securement system or complete WTORS, including all fittings,
anchorages, fasteners and instructions for installation and use.
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L.4 Test equipment
L.4.1 Use an impact simulator that includes the following:
a) an impact sled with a flat, horizontal, structurally rigid platform on which the SWC can be mounted,
and on which the WTORS can be installed;
b) a rigid structure attached to the rigid sled platform to which the upper anchorage of the surrogate
diagonal shoulder belt can be attached to achieve the belt-restraint geometry of Figure L.6;
c) a means to accelerate and/or decelerate the impact sled through a change in velocity of 48 km/h
+2
km/h such that the processed sled acceleration- and/or deceleration-time pulse:
1) falls within the shaded area of Figure L.1;
2) exceeds 20 g for a cumulative time period of at least 15 ms;
3) exceeds 15 g for a cumulative time period of at least 40 ms;
4) has a duration of at least 75 ms from t to t , where t is the time at the beginning of the deceleration
o f o
and t indicates the time at the end of deceleration pulse.
f
Key
X time (ms)
Y deceleration (g)
+2
Figure L.1 — Acceleration/deceleration requirements for the impact test 48 km/h km/h
L.4.2 Use a surrogate wheelchair (SWC) that conforms with the specifications of Annex E.
L.4.3 Use a Hybrid III 50th percentile ATD with a nominal mass of 77,7 kg ± 1,18 kg.
L.4.4 Provide a means to measure the ATD and SWC excursions with an accuracy of ±5 mm.
NOTE A side-view high-speed camera or video system with a minimum frame rate of 500 frames per second
is suggested.
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L.4.5 Provide a means to measure the horizontal acceleration and/or deceleration of the impact sled
in the direction of travel at a sampling rate in accordance with ISO 6487, and with a precision of 0,5 g.
L.4.6 Provide a means to filter transducer signals using a low-pass filter in accordance with ISO 6487,
including
a) prefiltering of all transducer signals to Channel Class 1 000 (-4 dB at 1 650 Hz) prior to digitizing at
10 000 Hz, and
b) filtering of the digitized accelerometer and load-cell signals to Channel Class 60 (-4 dB at 100 Hz).
L.4.7 Provide a length of 25 mm wide webbing with an anchoring mechanism at one end and a
tensioning/anchoring mechanism at the other end for use in L.5.7.
L.4.8 Provide rigid fixtures to laterally position and tension the 25 mm wide webbing of L.4.7
forward of and below the ATD’s knee-joint centres as specified in L.5.7 and illustrated in Figure L.5 to
limit upward movement of the ATD’s lower extremities during ATD rebound.
L.4.9 If the system to be tested is not a complete WTORS, provide a surrogate three-point belt
restraint system with an SWC-anchored pelvic belt with the following
a) durable and reusable hardware components for all non-webbing parts, including
1) mechanisms that provide for manual adjustment of belt lengths,
2) mechanisms that provide for implementing the surrogate belt restraint using standard seat-
belt webbing without the need for sewing, and
3) unused energy absorbing webbing material such that
i) the width of the webbing is between 45,7 mm (1,8 in) and 53 mm (2,0 in), and
ii) the elongation of the webbing does not extend more than 10 % when loaded at 11 145 N
(2 500 lb).
b) the rigid structure of L.4.1 b to simulate vehicle side walls and pillars for anchoring the upper
shoulder-belt anchorage to achieve good fit of the shoulder belt to the midsize-male ATD as
indicated in Figure L.6,
c) one freely pivoting heavy-duty D-ring to anchor the upper end of the surrogate shoulder belt to the
rigid structure specified in L.4.1 b, as shown in Figures L.2 to L.4,
d) two three-bar clips or other crashworthy webbing fasteners, placed one on top of the other, to
attach the upper end of the shoulder belt to the D-ring and to provide for adjusting the shoulder-
belt length,
e) a freely pivoting heavy duty D-ring attached to the SWC behind and below the ATD’s hip on the same
side as the upper shoulder-belt D-ring anchor point (i.e. outboard side), as shown in Figure L.3,
f) a heavy duty three-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener to attach the end of the pelvic
belt to the freely pivoting heavy duty D-ring attached to the outboard side of the SWC,
g) a freely pivoting heavy duty D-ring attached to the SWC behind and below the ATD’s hip on the side
opposite the upper shoulder-belt D-ring anchor point (i.e. inboard side) to provide a continuous
loop where the lower end of the shoulder belt is threaded to form the pelvic/shoulder-belt junction,
as shown in Figure L.2, and
h) a heavy duty three-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener to connect the pelvic and
shoulder belt together above the inboard freely pivoting D-ring, as shown in Figures L.2 and L.3,
i) three bar clips or other crashworthy webbing fasteners and other hardware components should be
of sufficient strength to withstand the crash loads without failure or noticeable deformation.
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NOTE 1 The surrogate three-point belt can be comprised of different hardware components (i.e. other than
a D-ring to comprise a continuous loop for the pelvic/shoulder-belt junction) that allow for manually attaching/
detaching the lower end of the diagonal shoulder belt to an SWC-anchored pelvic belt using either a pin-bushing
type anchorage on the pelvic belt or a buckle/latch-plate type connection.
NOTE 2 The details of these parts and the website where they can be downloaded are given in the drawing
packages listed in J.4.
Key
1 upper shoulder-belt anchor point
2 freely-pivoting D-ring
3 3-bar clips
4 heavy duty 3-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener
5 surrogate 3-point belt with SWC-anchored pelvic belt
6 freely-pivoting pelvic-belt D-ring anchorage
7 wheelchair ground plane
Figure L.2 — Side-view illustration of a surrogate three-point belt with SWC-anchored pelvic
belt showing the freely pivoting D-ring attached to the SWC on the side opposite the upper
shoulder-belt anchorage (i.e. inboard side) and that forms a continuous loop for the pelvic/
shoulder-belt junction
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Key
1 upper shoulder-belt anchor point
2 freely-pivoting D-ring
3 3-bar clips
4 heavy duty 3-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener
5 surrogate 3-point belt with SWC-anchored pelvic belt
6 freely-pivoting pelvic-belt D-ring anchorage
7 wheelchair ground plane
Figure L.3 — Side-view illustration of surrogate three-point belt with SWC-anchored pelvic belt
showing freely pivoting D-ring that forms the end of the pelvic belt on the side of the SWC with
the upper shoulder-belt anchorage (i.e. the outboard side)
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Key
1 upper shoulder-belt anchor point
2 freely-pivoting D-ring
3 3-bar clips
4 heavy duty 3-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener
5 surrogate SWC-anchored pelvic belt
6 freely-pivoting pelvic-belt D-ring anchorage
7 sled platform
Figure L.4 — Rear-oblique illustration of surrogate three-point belt with SWC-anchored
pelvic belt
L.5 Test preparation and procedure
Use the following procedures to set up and run the test.
L.5.1 Prepare the ATD by
a) adjusting each joint in the upper and lower extremities to achieve a static resistance of 1 g as
indicated by just-noticeable movement with gravity acting on the mass of the distal body segment
or segments, and
b) placing close-fitting cotton clothing on the pelvis, thighs, and torso.
L.5.2 Prepare the SWC by
a) inspecting all frame junctions and components, and repairing where there are signs of fatigue or
deformation,
b) inspecting the tyres for cracks or damage and replacing as needed,
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c) inflating the SWC tyres as specified in Annex E with the wheelchair unoccupied and resting on a
horizontal surface,
d) inspecting the seat plate and seat support structures and replacing if deformed,
e) modifying the frame as needed to accommodate a wheelchair securement adaptor provided by
the securement manufacturer, while maintaining the SWC specifications within the tolerances
specified in Annex E, and
f) installing any wheelchair-securement adaptor provided by the securement manufacturer on the
SWC per the manufacturer’s instructions.
L.5.3 Position the SWC facing forward on the sled platform, with the longitudinal reference plane
within ±3° of the direction of sled travel.
L.5.4 When the method of wheelchair securement is a four-point strap-type tiedown:
a) Select anchor points that
1) are symmetrical about the wheelchair reference plane,
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2) are located 1 300 mm mm from the front anchor point to the rear anchor point,
3) have a lateral distance between rear anchor points of 425 mm ± 25 mm, and
4) have a lateral distance between front anchor points of 300 mm to 810 mm.
NOTE 1 For purposes of locating the anchor points, the front-to-back location of an anchor point is the
location of the primary fastener that secures the anchorage to the test platform or, in the case of multiple
fasteners, the centroid of the combined fastener location. The lateral location of an anchor point is the centre
of the location where the tiedown end fitting contacts the anchorage hardware attached to the test platform.
b) Position the SWC to achieve lengths of the rear tiedown strap assemblies of 495 mm to 533 mm,
measured from the interface of the tiedown end fitting and the securement point on the wheelchair
to the anchor point.
NOTE 2 For purposes of measuring the rear tiedown length, the anchor point is considered to be the point
at which a straight line along the length of the strap assembly intersects with the wheelchair ground plane.
c) Attach the tiedown end fittings to the securement points and tension all tiedown straps to the
manufacturer's specifications, making sure that the SWC reference plane is aligned within ±3° of
the direction of sled travel and that the length of the rear tiedown straps are within the range
specified in L.5.4 b).
L.5.5 For wheelchair securement systems other than four-point, strap-type tiedowns:
a) Install the securement device or devices on the sled platform in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
b) If a range is specified for any adjustments, use the adjustment closest to the midpoint of the range.
If more than one adjustment position can be considered closest to the midpoint, use the adjustment
position immediately rearward, down, outboard or more reclined from midpoint.
c) If fasteners supplied with the securement system are not compatible with the impact-sled platform,
replacement fasteners shall be supplied or specified by the manufacturer.
d) Secure the SWC to the sled platform per the manufacturer’s instructions.
L.5.6 Position the ATD in the SWC sitting upright and symmetrical about the wheelchair reference
plane, with the pelvis and buttock as far back on the wheelchair seat as possible with the back of the
ATD still in contact with the back support of the wheelchair, and the elbows resting on the SWC arm
supports or with the hands resting on the ATD's thighs.
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L.5.7 Install the 25 mm wide foot/leg strap of L.4.7 so that the strap is 125 mm ± 25 mm below
and 415 mm ± 15 mm forward of the ATD knee-joint centres, and tension the strap to between 150 N
and 200 N.
L.5.8 If using the surrogate occupant restraint, install the surrogate three-point belt on the ATD
as illustrated in Figures L.2 to L.4 with the wheelchair-anchored pelvic belt anchored to the SWC, the
heavy duty three-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener connecting the pelvic and shoulder
belt together near the hip of the ATD just above the freely pivoting D-ring on the SWC, and the upper
anchor point for the shoulder belt at the location marked by a bold “X” in Figure L.6.
L.5.9 If using the surrogate occupant restraint, adjust the tension in the pelvic-belt to achieve a snug
fit by adjusting the webbing at the heavy duty three-bar clip or other crashworthy webbing fastener
above the inboard D-ring.
L.5.10 If using the surrogate occupant restraint, position and adjust the belts to achieve a snug fit
with a 75 mm × 75 mm × 25 mm thick plate inserted between the ATD’s chest and the belt webbing with
the plate lying flat against the ATD’s chest, and then remove the plate.
NOTE 1 Tape can be used to hold the shoulder belt in position on the ATD prior to conducting the test.
NOTE 2 When in place, the plate sits between the ATD's chest and the belt so that the 75 mm side extends
outward from the chest, with the 75 mm x 25 mm surfaces touching the chest and the underside of the belt and
the 75 mm x 25 mm surface is parallel to the wheelchair reference plane.
L.5.11 If using a commercial occupant restraint, install and adjust per the manufacturer’s instructions.
L.5.12 Conduct the test using a deceleration/acceleration pulse that falls within the corridor of
+2
Figure L.1 and that produces a sled change in velocity of 48 km/h km/h by executing the appropriate
sequence of steps to start data acquisition and activate the impact sled.
Key
1 ATD centre of knee joint
a
distance = 415 mm ± 15 mm
b
centreline of foot/leg strap
c
distance = 125 mm ± 25 mm
Figure L.5 — Pre-test location for foot/leg strap
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L.6 Performance criteria
L.6.1 During the test
When tested in accordance with the procedure given in L.5, the following criteria should be met:
a) The peak forward horizontal excursion of point P of the SWC should not exceed 200 mm.
b) No tiedown strap end fitting or anchorage, and no mechanical securement system component,
should have detached or separated from the SWC or test platform during the test
L.6.2 After the test
After the test, examine the securement system or WTORS for any complete failures, and determine
the SWC peak forward excursions from side-view high-speed film or video. The following criteria
should be met:
a) No tiedown strap end fitting or anchorage, and no mechanical securement system component,
should be detached or separated from the SWC or test platform after the test.
b) Release of the SWC from the wheelchair securement system should not require the use of tools.
c) Load carrying components of the securement system should not completely fail unless the part is
designed to tear or fail in a controlled and predictable manner as described by the manufacturer
before the test.
d) The SWC should be upright after the test with at least three of the four wheels in contact with
the sled platform and the ATD should be in the wheelchair in a seated posture, as determined by
the ATD torso being oriented at not more then 45 degrees to the vertical when viewed from any
direction.
e) The securement system should not exhibit any exposed sharp protruding edges of rigid components
that could potentially contact and injure the occupant of the wheelchair or other vehicle occupants.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
H H-point
NOTE 1 The upper shoulder-belt anchor point can be located on either side of wheelchair and ATD, and is
located relative to the top centre of the ATD’s shoulder.
NOTE 2 The lateral position of the upper shoulder-belt anchor point can be adjusted to achieve a good fit over
the middle of the ATD’s shoulder.
Figure L.6 — Location of the upper shoulder-belt anchor point for the frontal-impact test
L.7 Test report
Include the following information in the test report:
a) a reference to this annex and the test procedures of L.5;
b) name and address of the test institution;
c) date of test;
d) unique test number shown on each numbered page;
e) name of the product manufacturer;
f) address of manufacturer;
g) product type, product name or number;
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h) the measured or calculated value of the test velocity change;
i) a graph of the impact sled acceleration plotted against time superimposed on Figure L.1;
j) pre-test still photographs of the set up;
k) post-test still photographs showing test outcomes;
l) test results as specified in L.6;
m) a statement as to whether or not the tiedown or securement system met the criteria given in L.6.1
and L.6.2;
n) any other relevant observations.
L.8 Labelling
In addition to the labelling requirements given in 6.1, wheelchair securement
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