Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017
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Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017
Compilation: 1 (up to and including Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017 - Amendment 1)
Compilation Date: 09/01/2019
Compiled by: Vehicle Safety Standards, Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities
Enabling Legislation: Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989
This Standard is the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017.
This Standard may also be cited as Australian Design Rule 34/03 — Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings.
Commencement
This Standard commences on the day after it is registered.
FUNCTION
The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify requirements for ‘Upper Anchorages’ (top tether anchorages) and ‘Upper Anchor Fittings’ (top tether anchor fittings) which provide for the connection of standard ‘Upper Anchorage Strap’ ‘Attaching Clips’ so that ‘Child Restraints’ may be adequately secured to the vehicle. It specifies a standard package of fitting hardware and accessibility requirements to facilitate correct installation and interchangeability of ‘Child Restraints’. It also specifies requirements for any lower anchorages, other than a vehicle ‘Seatbelt Assembly’, to which the lower portion of a ‘Child Restraint’ may be attached on a vehicle seat (such as ISOFIX low anchorages).
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APPLICABILITY
This vehicle standard applies to category LEP, MA, MB, MC, MD1, MD3, MD4 and ME vehicles; from the dates set out in clauses 3.1.1 to 3.1.2, and the applicability table under clause 3.5 below.
1 November 2019 for all new model vehicles.
There is no mandatory application date for all other model vehicles. They may comply with this vehicle standard, or continue to comply with ADR 34/02 or its acceptable prior rule.
This vehicle standard also applies to category MD2 and NA vehicles, if equipped with one or more ‘Upper Anchorages’ and/or ISOFIX anchorage systems; from the dates set out in clauses 3.2.1 to 3.2.2, and the applicability table under clause 3.5 below.
1 November 2019 for all new model vehicles.
1 November 2022 for all vehicles.
For the purposes of clauses 3.1.1 and 3.2.1, a “new model” is a vehicle model first produced with a ‘Date of manufacture’ on or after the agreed date in each clause respectively.
For category MD3, MD4 and ME vehicles, the circumstances under which ‘Upper Anchorages’ are mandatory are set out in ADR 68/...
4.1. For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:
4.1.1. Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005; and
4.1.2. Definitions in paragraph 2 of Appendix A of ADRs 4/… - Seatbelts and 5/05 ‑ Anchorages for Seatbelts; or
4.1.3. Definitions in paragraph 2 of the standards specified in clauses 14.1 and 14.2 of this standard.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1. For category LEP, MA, MB, MC and MD1 vehicles:
5.1.1. Every vehicle shall provide the facility to attach an ‘Upper Anchorage Strap’ ‘Attaching Clip’ to an ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ for each seating position nominated in clause 6 by either:
5.1.1.1. using the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting Package’, in which case:
5.1.1.1.1. one ‘Upper Anchor Fitting Package’ shall be installed in at least one seating position. This shall be in the centre rear seating position, if applicable; and
5.1.1.1.2. for other positions, one 5/16 inch UNC-2A hexagon headed bolt and appropriate ‘Spacer’ shall be supplied for each different variation from the standard ‘Attachment Bolt’ length and shall be placed in the vehicle’s glovebox; or
5.1.1.2. using an ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ and appropriate attaching hardware other than in the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting Package’, in which case:
5.1.1.2.1. an ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be installed for at least one seating position. This shall be in the centre rear seating position, if applicable; and
5.1.1.2.2. for other positions, one 5/16 inch UNC-2A hexagon headed bolt and appropriate ‘Spacer’ shall be supplied for each different variation from the standard ‘Attachment Bolt’ length and shall be placed in the vehicle’s glovebox; or
5.1.1.3. an ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be installed for each nominated seating position, in which case:
5.1.1.3.1. the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ need only comply with Figure 2 in relation to the location and clearance of the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’.
5.1.2. Notwithstanding clauses 5.1.1.1.1 and 5.1.1.2.1, if the vehicle is fitted with a lap sash ‘Seatbelt Assembly’ in the centre rear seating position the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ may be installed in another seating position.
5.1.3. For other positions, one 5/16 inch UNC-2A hexagon headed bolt and appropriate ‘Spacer’ shall be supplied for each different variation from the standard ‘Attachment Bolt’ length and shall be placed in the vehicle’s glovebox.
5.1.4. Each ‘Upper Anchorage’ provided in accordance with clauses 5.1.1.1 or 5.1.1.2 shall:
5.1.4.1. incorporate a 5/16 inch - 18 UNC - 2B internal thread which will provide sufficient engagement of the ‘Attachment Bolt’ to meet the strength requirements of clause 10 when the ‘Attachment Bolt’ is retaining a ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’, ‘Spacer(s)’, attaching hardware and any trim or other material present;
5.1.4.2. be so designed and located that no items need to be removed to gain access to it for the installation of the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’, except closure plugs, or other items, removable with the use of simple hand tools; and
5.1.4.3. provide clearance to enable the installation of the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’, ‘Spacer(s)’ and attaching hardware.
5.1.5. For guidance to vehicle manufacturers the clearance parameters shown in Figure 7 are sufficient to demonstrate compliance with clause 5.1.4.3.
5.2. For category MD2 and NA vehicles:
5.2.1. ‘Upper Anchorages’ or ‘Upper Anchor Fitting(s)’ may be installed for any seating position other than the driver’s ‘Seat’. If fitted, these anchorages must comply with the relevant clauses of this rule for the particular vehicle category.
NOMINATED SEATING POSITIONS FOR UPPER ANCHORAGES
6.1. For category LEP and MA vehicles:
6.1.1. Each seating position in the ‘Second Row Seats’ equipped with an adult ‘Seatbelt Assembly’, except for the following;
6.1.1.1. the middle seating position where the ‘Seat’ back is divided into two or more sections which may be folded independently of each other, and the division between two sections lies substantially along the ‘Seating Reference Plane’ of the middle seating position.
6.1.1.2. a seating position with a ‘Folding Seat’ where a ‘Child Restraint’ would bar access to the rear ‘Seats’, provided that this does not reduce the number of ‘Upper Anchorages’ that would otherwise be fitted to the vehicle.
6.1.2. ‘Upper Anchorages’ or ‘Upper Anchor Fitting(s)’ may be installed in front seating positions other than the driver’s ‘Seat’.
6.2. For category MB, MC and MD1 vehicles:
6.2.1. For vehicles with less than three seating positions in ‘Vehicle Rear Seat(s)’ each seating position in ‘Vehicle Rear Seat(s)’ equipped with an adult ‘Seatbelt Assembly’.
6.2.2. For vehicles with three or more seating positions in ‘Vehicle Rear Seat(s)’ any three seating positions in ‘Vehicle Rear Seat(s)’ equipped with an adult ‘Seatbelt Assembly’ except for ‘Folding Seats’ where a ‘Child Restraint’ would bar access to the rear ‘Seats’ and except the middle seating position where the ‘Seat’ back is divided into two or more sections which may be folded independently of each other, and the division between two sections lies substantially along the ‘Seating Reference Plane’ of the middle seating position.
6.2.3. ‘Upper Anchorages’ or ‘Upper Anchor Fitting(s)’ may be installed in front seating positions other than the driver’s ‘Seat’.
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
7.1. For all vehicle categories:
7.1.1. Information including either a photograph or a diagram regarding the location of each ‘Child Restraint Anchorage’ (if fitted), installation of ‘Upper Anchor Fittings’ (if applicable), and installation of ‘Child Restraint’ ‘Attaching Clips’ shall be specified in the vehicle handbook or otherwise supplied with the vehicle. The information shall include:
7.1.1.1. “WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seatbelts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.”
7.1.1.2. Details on the length of bolts and the thickness (and number) of ‘Spacers’ required at each ‘Upper Anchorage’ (as applicable), location and correct method of installation and orientation of ‘Upper Anchor Fitting(s)’ (as applicable), and method of attachment and orientation of ‘Attaching Clip(s)’. Orientation shall be shown relative to the front of the vehicle.
7.1.1.3. Details of the dedicated anchor fitting package in accordance with clauses 5.1.1.1.2, 5.1.1.2.2 and 5.1.3 and its location in the vehicle.
UPPER ANCHORAGE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
8.1. For all vehicle categories:
8.1.1. Except as provided in clause 8.2.1, each ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ must comply with clause 8.1.2 and clause 8.1.3, or comply with clause 8.1.4.
8.1.1.1. In addition, each ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be located within the vehicle in a part of the body structure which would not normally be movable, or if movable would not alter the tension in any ‘Upper Anchorage Strap’ when moved.
8.1.1.1.1. The requirements of clause 8.1.1.1 do not apply if the ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ are located on a ‘Seat’.
8.1.2. In the vertical plane, the entire ‘Interface Profile’ of each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be located within the shaded area shown in Figure 6 with:
8.1.2.1. the ‘Manikin’ to be positioned in the ‘Seating Reference Plane’ when the ‘Seat’ and the ‘Seat’ back are in the design position;
8.1.2.2. the ‘Manikin’s’ ‘H Point’ at the ‘Seating Reference Point’; and
8.1.2.3. the ‘Manikin’s’ ‘Torso Reference Line’ at the same angle from the vertical as the ‘Seat’ back.
8.1.3. In the horizontal plane, the centreline of the ‘Interface Profile’ of each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall lie within 40 mm of the ‘Seating Reference Plane’ of the seating position for which the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ is provided.
8.1.4. Subject to clause 8.1.4.1, the entire ‘Interface Profile’ of each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be located within the shaded zone shown in Figures 9 to 13. The zone is defined with reference to the ‘Seating Reference Point’. For purposes of the figures, "H" Point is defined to mean ‘Seating Reference Point’. The ‘Interface Profile’ may be recessed in the seat back, provided that it is not in the strap wrap-around area at the top of the vehicle seat back. For the area under the vehicle seat, the forward most edge of the shaded zone is defined by the ‘Torso Reference Line’.
8.1.4.1. The ‘Interface Profile’ may be located outside the shaded zone shown in Figures 9 to 13 if a location within that zone is not appropriate and the vehicle is equipped with a routing device that,
8.1.4.1.1. ensures that the ‘Upper Anchorage Strap’ functions as if the ‘Interface Profile’ were located within the shaded zone; and,
8.1.4.1.2. is at least 65 mm behind the ‘Torso Reference Line’, in case of a non-rigid webbing-type routing device or a deployable routing device, or at least 100 mm behind the ‘Torso Reference Line’, in the case of a fixed rigid routing device; and,
8.1.4.1.3. when tested after being installed as it is intended to be used, the device is of sufficient strength to withstand, with the ‘Upper Anchorage’, the strength requirements specified in clause 10, excluding sub-clauses 10.1.2.1 and 10.1.2.2.
8.2. For category NA vehicles only:
8.2.1. Each ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ may comply with clause 8.2.2 and clause 8.2.3, in lieu of clause 8.1.1.
8.2.1.1. In addition, each ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be located within the vehicle in a part of the body structure which would not normally be movable, or if movable would not alter the tension in any ‘Upper Anchorage Strap’ when moved.
8.2.1.1.1. The requirements of clause 8.2.1.1 do not apply if the ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ are located on a ‘Seat’.
8.2.2. In the vertical plane, the entire ‘Interface Profile’ of each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be located within the shaded area shown in Figure 6(A) with:
8.2.2.1. the ‘Manikin’ to be positioned in the ‘Seating Reference Plane’ when the ‘Seat’ and the ‘Seat’ back are in the design position;
8.2.2.2. the ‘Manikin’s’ ‘H Point’ at the ‘Seating Reference Point’; and
8.2.2.3. the ‘Manikin’s’ ‘Torso Reference Line’ at the same angle from the vertical as the ‘Seat’ back.
8.2.3. In the horizontal plane, the centreline of the ‘Interface Profile’ of each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall lie within 75 mm of the ‘Seating Reference Plane’ of the seating position for which the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ is provided.
ACCESSIBILITY TO ENGAGE AN ATTACHING CLIP
9.1. For all vehicle categories:
9.1.1. Clearance shall be provided around each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ to allow latching and unlatching, without the use of tools, of the ‘Attaching Clip’ to the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ when it is installed in the vehicle..
9.1.2. For guidance to vehicle manufacturers, the clearance parameters shown in Figure 8 are sufficient to demonstrate compliance with clause 9.1.1.
STRENGTH OF UPPER ANCHORAGES
10.1. For all vehicle categories:
10.1.1. For each ‘Upper Anchorage’, static or dynamic testing shall be conducted at the vehicle ‘Manufacturer’s’ choice either to clause 10.1.2 or clause 10.1.3 as applicable - using ‘Upper Anchor Fitting(s)’ provided in accordance with clause 5.
10.1.1.1. The static test load of 3.4 kN (clause 10.1.2) relates to the upper tether strap load of 7 kN in the dynamic test specified in Australian Standard AS 3629.3-1991 “Methods of Testing Child Restraints Part 3 Dynamic Testing of Upper Anchorage Components”.
10.1.2. Static Testing - All ‘Upper Anchor Fittings’ shall be tested simultaneously when installed in the vehicle, and with the ‘Seat’ or ‘Seat’ back installed, by application of a test load of not less than 3.4 kN to each ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’.
10.1.2.1. The direction of the test load shall be within 20° of the ‘Design Line of Action’ of the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ or routing device where fitted and not more than 5° to the left or right of the direction of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
10.1.2.2. Where the ‘Design Line of Action’ is determined by the ‘Seat’ or ‘Seat’ back, and the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ or routing device where fitted, is located more than 100 mm below a horizontal plane tangential to the point on the top of the ‘Seat’ back longitudinally ‘Forward’ of the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ then, with the ‘Seat’ or ‘Seat’ back installed, the load shall be applied ‘Forward’ of the ‘Seat’ back and not more than 5° above or below the horizontal and not more than 5° to the left or right of the direction of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
10.1.2.3. Each ‘Upper Anchorage’ and ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ shall be capable of supporting the test load for a period of not less than one second.
10.1.3. Dynamic Testing - All ‘Upper Anchor Fittings’ shall be tested simultaneously when installed in the test vehicle body, including the complete ‘Rear Seat’ assembly or ‘Vehicle Rear Seat’ assembly and with test dummies restrained in each seating position for which a ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ is provided.
10.1.3.1. The test dummies shall each have a mass of not less than 21.4 kg or shall comply with the requirements described in technical drawings produced by the TNO (Research Institute for Road Vehicles) - Netherlands[#] for a ‘50th Percentile 6 Year Old Child’.
10.1.3.2. The test dummies shall be restrained using suitable ‘Child Restraints’ comprising load bearing material having an elongation of not more than 25% when subjected to a load of 11 kN, and providing for pelvic and upper torso restraint. Each pelvic restraint portion shall be attached to the ‘Lap Anchorages’ for the adult ‘Seatbelt Assembly’ for the relevant ‘Seat’. The upper torso restraint portion shall be attached to the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’.
10.1.3.3. The pelvic and upper torso portions of the ‘Child Restraints’ shall be adjusted to eliminate slack.
10.1.3.4. The test rig shall have a mass of not less than 380 kg and shall meet the requirements of clause 10.1.3.5 for test rig calibration. It shall comprise trolley, the test vehicle body or part thereof, and the complete ‘Vehicle Rear Seat’ assembly.
10.1.3.5. In the case of calibration prior to ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ testing, the test rig, to which a mass of not less than 21.4 kg times the number of seating positions for which a ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ is provided is rigidly attached, when subject to a velocity change of not less than 49 km/h, shall achieve within 30 milliseconds a forward deceleration measured in the vicinity of the corresponding ‘Lap Anchorage’ within the range of 235 m/s2 to 335 m/s2 and shall maintain this deceleration, except for periods of less than one millisecond, for not less than 20 milliseconds.
10.1.3.6. For ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ testing, the test rig shall be operated in a manner identical in all operational aspects to that specified in clause 10.1.3.5 for rig calibration except that in this case the test dummies replace the inert mass. The test dummies shall be restrained in accordance with the requirements of clause 10.1.3.2.
10.1.3.7. Each ‘Upper Anchorage’, ‘Upper Anchor fitting’ or routing device where fitted, shall withstand the loads imposed when tested in accordance with the dynamic test requirements of clause 10.1.3.6.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES WITH UPPER ANCHORAGES THAT TRANSFER LOAD TO A SEAT BACK
11.1. For all vehicle categories:
11.1.1. Where there are ‘Upper Anchorages’ located in or on the seat back, or in the vehicle body structure more than 100 mm below a horizontal plane tangential to the highest point on the top of the seat back:
11.1.1.1. Twenty times the weight of the entire seat must be simultaneously imposed with a load of at least 3.4 kN for each ‘Upper Anchorage’ to the seat in accordance with clause 11.1.1.2 or clause 11.1.1.3. Each required load must be applied ‘Forward’ of the seat back, not more than 5° above or below the horizontal, and not more than 5° to the left or right of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A flexible connection passing over the top of the seat back must be used to simultaneously apply the required load (at least 3.4 kN) to each ‘Upper Anchorage’.
11.1.1.2. Dynamic testing must be as specified in Appendix A, paragraph 6.3.1 of ADR 3/…, in which case the additional force(s) due to the loading of the ‘Upper Anchorage(s)’ must be achieved simultaneously with the required acceleration.
11.1.1.3. Static testing must be as specified by Society of Automotive Engineers J879b Motor Vehicle Seating Systems, July 1968, but using the values specified in and the procedures applicable to this standard.
11.1.1.3.1. Distributed loads may be replaced by concentrated loads at the loading centroid.
11.1.1.3.2. Specified loads must be sustained by the ‘Upper Anchorages’ and the seat for at least one second.
11.1.2. The tests in this clause 11.1 may be carried out simultaneously with the tests in clause 10.1.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ISOFIX ANCHORAGES
12.1. For all vehicle categories:
12.1.1. In addition to the requirements of clauses 5 to 11, where a vehicle includes any lower anchorage, which can be engaged by the ISOFIX attachment connectors of any one of the child restraint fixtures (CRFs) defined in Appendix A of ADR 4/... on a vehicle seat:
12.1.1.1. each lower anchorage provided must form part of an ISOFIX anchorages system.
12.2. For all vehicles, except for convertible vehicles[1] and category NA vehicles:
12.2.1. each ISOFIX position must be equipped with an ISOFIX anchorages system and an ISOFIX top tether anchorage (a “universal” ISOFIX position); and
12.2.2. each ISOFIX anchorages system and each ISOFIX top tether anchorage must meet the requirements of Appendix 1 of this standard.
12.3. For convertible vehicles1 and category NA vehicles:
12.3.1. the ISOFIX low anchorages of each ISOFIX anchorages system must meet the requirements of Appendix 2 of this standard; and
12.3.2. an ‘Upper Anchorage’ and an installed ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ must be provided for each designated seating position on which an "ISO/F2" or "ISO/F2X" CRF (see Appendix A of ADR 4/...) can be attached to the ISOFIX low anchorages; in which case:
12.3.3. the installed ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ need only comply with Figure 2 in relation to the location and clearance of the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’.
12.4. For the purposes of this standard:
12.4.1. the portion of an ISOFIX top tether anchorage that is designed to bind with a ‘Child Restraint’ ‘Attaching Clip’ is deemed to be an ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’, and is subject to the requirements for ‘Upper Anchor Fittings’ in this standard; and
12.4.2. an ISOFIX top tether anchorage is deemed to be an ‘Upper Anchorage’ and is subject to the requirements for ‘Upper Anchorages’ in this standard.
12.4.3. each ISOFIX top tether anchorage must also meet the information, location, accessibility and strength requirements of clauses 7 to 11 of this standard.
12.5. For all vehicle categories:
12.5.1. Where ISOFIX positions are provided, information regarding the location of the ISOFIX low anchorages must be provided in the vehicle handbook or otherwise supplied with the vehicle.
SPECIFIC VEHICLE CHILD RESTRAINTS
13.1. Where a vehicle manufacturer elects to incorporate a specific vehicle child restraint in a vehicle, it must comply with the relevant general and particular technical specifications of the United Nations Regulation No. 44 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR CHILD OCCUPANTS OF POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES ("CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS"), incorporating the 04 series of amendments, provided;
13.1.1. the restraint is of the type corresponding to a forward facing booster cushion which utilises the existing lap/sash seatbelt to restrain the child occupant.
ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS
14.1. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 16 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF: I. SAFETY-BELTS, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR OCCUPANTS OF POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES and II.VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY-BELTS, SAFETY-BELT REMINDERS, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND I‑SIZE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, incorporating the 07 series of amendments, are deemed to be equivalent to Appendix A of ADR 4/… for the purposes of the definition of a child restraint fixture (CRF) under clause 12.1.1 and clause 12.3.2 of this standard.
14.2. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 14 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO SAFETY-BELT ANCHORAGES, ISOFIX ANCHORAGES SYSTEMS AND ISOFIX TOP TETHER ANCHORAGES AND ISIZE SEATING POSITIONS, incorporating the 07 series of amendments, are deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this standard.
14.3. The technical requirements of the United Nations Regulation No. 145 – UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO ISOFIX ANCHORAGES SYSTEMS, ISOFIX TOP TETHER ANCHORAGES AND I-SIZE SEATING POSITIONS, incorporating the 00 series of amendments, are deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this standard.
Side view of 'upper anchorage fitting' 'interface profle' location for category NA vehicles
R = ‘Shoulder Reference Point’
Dimensions in millimetres (not to scale)
FIGURE 6(A): SIDE VIEW - 'UPPER ANCHOR FITTING' 'INTERFACE PROFILE' LOCATION FOR CATEGORY NA VEHICLES Clearance space required where anchorage only is provided.
Notes:
The specified arc allows for room to manipulate a spanner to tighten the ‘Attachment Bolt’.
Each view can be rotated about an axis passing through point X and perpendicular to the page.
Dimensions in mm except where otherwise indicated.
Drawing not to scale.
FIGURE 7: CLEARANCE SPACE REQUIRED WHERE ANCHORAGE ONLY IS PROVIDED
Clearance around 'upper anchor fittings'
Notes:
Where the ‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ is adjustable it must comply with the requirements as shown in these illustrations in at least one position of adjustment.
If not adjustable, the side view may be rotated about an axis passing through Point Y and perpendicular to the page.
Dimensions in mm except where otherwise indicated.
Drawing not to scale.
FIGURE 8: CLEARANCE AROUND ‘UPPER ANCHOR FITTINGS’
Side view of 'upper anchor fitting' 'interface profile zone'
Notes:
Dimensions in mm except where otherwise indicated.
‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’ to be located within shaded zone.
Drawing not to scale.
“R” Point: Shoulder reference point.
“V” Point: V-reference point, 350 mm vertically above and 175 mm horizontally back from H-point.
“W” Point: W-reference point, 50 mm vertically below and 50 mm horizontally back from “R” Point.
M Plane: M-reference plane, 1000 mm horizontally back from “R” Point.
FIGURE 9: SIDE VIEW OF ‘UPPER ANCHOR FITTING’
‘INTERFACE PROFILE’ ZONE
Enlarged side view of strap wrap around area of 'upper anchor fitting' 'interface profile' zone
Notes:
Dimensions in mm except where otherwise indicated.
‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’ to be located within shaded zone.
Drawing not to scale.
“R” Point: Shoulder reference point.
“V” Point: V-reference point, 350 mm vertically above and 175 mm horizontally back from H-point.
“W” Point: W-reference point, 50 mm vertically below and 50 mm horizontally back from “R” Point.
FIGURE 10: ENLARGED SIDE VIEW OF STRAP WRAP AROUND AREA OF ‘UPPER ANCHOR FITTING’ ‘INTERFACE PROFILE’ ZONE
Plan view (R-plane cross section) of 'upper anchor fitting' 'interface profle' zone.
Notes:
Dimensions in mm except where otherwise indicated.
‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’ to be located within shaded zone.
Drawing not to scale.
“R” Point: Shoulder reference point.
“V” Point: V-reference point, 350 mm vertically above and 175 mm horizontally back from H-point.
“W” Point: W-reference point, 50 mm vertically below and 50 mm horizontally back from “R” Point.
FIGURE 11: PLAN VIEW (R-PLANE CROSS SECTION) OF ‘UPPER ANCHOR FITTING’ ‘INTERFACE PROFILE’ ZONE
Front view of 'upper anchor fitting' 'interface profile' zone
Notes:
‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’ to be located within shaded zone.
Drawing not to scale.
“R” Point: Shoulder reference point.
“V” Point: V-reference point, 350 mm vertically above and 175 mm horizontally back from H-point.
“W” Point: W-reference point, 50 mm vertically below and 50 mm horizontally back from “R” Point.
FIGURE 12: FRONT VIEW OF ‘UPPER ANCHOR FITTING’
‘INTERFACE PROFILE’ ZONE
3-dimensional isometric view of 'upper anchor fitting' 'interface profile zone'
Notes:
‘Upper Anchor Fitting’ ‘Interface Profile’ to be located within shaded zone.
Drawing not to scale.
“R” Point: Shoulder reference point.
“V” Point: V-reference point, 350 mm vertically above and 175 mm horizontally back from H-point.
“W” Point: W-reference point, 50 mm vertically below and 50 mm horizontally back from “R” Point.
FIGURE 13: 3-DIMENSIONAL ISOMETRIC VIEW OF
‘UPPER ANCHOR FITTING’ ‘INTERFACE PROFILE’ ZONE
APPENDIX 1
ISOFIX ANCHORAGES SYSTEM AND ISOFIX TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE REQUIREMENTS (EXCEPT FOR CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES AND CATEGORY NA VEHICLES)
Where ISOFIX low anchorages and ISOFIX top tether anchorages are provided in vehicles in accordance with clause 12.2 of this standard:
each ISOFIX anchorages system and each ISOFIX top tether anchorage must meet the technical requirements of Appendix A of ADR 5/05 except that:
vehicles need not be equipped with a particular number of ISOFIX positions; and
any reference to test forces of “5 kN ± 0.25 kN” or “8 kN ± 0.25 kN” may be read as “at least 5 kN” and “at least 8 kN” respectively; and
any requirement for “a tension pre-load of 50 N ± 5 N” to be applied between the SFAD and an ISOFIX top tether anchorage may be read as “a tension pre-load of 45 N to 67 N”; and
any requirement for full application of test forces to be “achieved within a period of 2 s or less” may be read as “achieved in not less than 24 seconds and not more than 30 seconds”, when the applicable test force is also sustained for a period of at least 1 second.
APPENDIX 2
ISOFIX ANCHORAGES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES AND CATEGORY NA VEHICLES
Where ISOFIX low anchorages are provided in convertible vehicles or category NA vehicles in accordance with clause 12.3 of this standard:
the ISOFIX low anchorages of each ISOFIX anchorages system must meet the technical requirements of Appendix A of ADR 5/05 except that:
vehicles need not be equipped with a particular number of ISOFIX positions; and
any reference to test forces of “5 kN ± 0.25 kN” or “8 kN ± 0.25 kN” may be read as “at least 5 kN” and “at least 8 kN” respectively; and
any requirement for full application of test forces to be “achieved within a period of 2 s or less” may be read as “achieved in not less than 24 seconds and not more than 30 seconds”, when the applicable test force is also sustained for a period of at least 1 second.
COMPILATION NOTES
This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments. The Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted. This vehicle standard is determined under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.
Table of Instruments
Name of Instrument
Registration Date
Commencement Date
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017
22/09/2017
23/09/2017
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 34/03 – Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings) 2017 Amendment 1 - F2019L00031
08/01/2019
09/01/2019
Table of Amendments
Clause affected
How affected
Amending instrument
6.1.1.3.
6.1.2.
Amendment 1
10.1.3.1.
am
Amendment 1
10.1.3.5.
am
Amendment 1
12.2.
am
Amendment 1
12.3.
am
Amendment 1
14.2.
am
Amendment 1
14.3.
am
Amendment 1
ad = added or inserted
am = amended
del = deleted or removed
rr = removed and replaced
= clause renumbered. This takes the format of old no. new no.
[*] The category code may also be in the format L1, L2, L3 etc