Shoulder belt
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005243
The diagonal strap component of a three-point seat belt system that crosses the occupant's chest and shoulder. This part of the restraint distributes impact forces across the stronger bones of the torso, reducing injury risk. It works in conjunction with the lap belt to secure the occupant.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005243 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Synonyms | crossbelt |
| Translations | German: Schultergurt; Spanish: cinturón de hombro; French: ceinture épaulière |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-005243",
"term": "Shoulder belt",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The diagonal strap component of a three-point seat belt system that crosses the occupant's chest and shoulder. This part of the restraint distributes impact forces across the stronger bones of the torso, reducing injury risk. It works in conjunction with the lap belt to secure the occupant.",
"synonyms": [
"crossbelt"
],
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Schultergurt",
"es": "cinturón de hombro",
"fr": "ceinture épaulière"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shoulder-belt/"
}
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