FOUR-POINT SEAT BELT AND RELATIVE ROAD VEHICLE

DRIVE June 3, 2026
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Four-point seat belt (5) comprising two thoracic branches (6) configured to anchor the chest (C) of a user (U) to a backrest (7) of a vehicular seat (4); two abdominal branches (8) configured to girdle and anchor the waist of the user (U) to the vehicular seat (4); at least one damping device (19) configured to be activated upon exceeding a first predetermined value (TS') of a tension force (F) imparted by the user (U) to the belt (5); wherein the damping device (19) is configured to cause, upon its activation, a controlled advancement of the chest (C) of the user (U) while limiting the acceleration of the head of the user (U).

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