METHOD TO PROVIDE SAFETY OF VEHICLE DRIVER Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed method, as distinct from known one, provides safety of vehicle driver at extreme impact load when displacement of vehicle axis, and shifting of engine and steering gear take place. In case of emergency turnable backrest of seat is turned by drive into almost horizontal position. Safety of passengers on back seats is provided owing to the fact that driver is held by backrest down to waist level. Driver is fastened on seat by seat belt at breast level. Seat belt is made of air permeable material of considerable porosity. EFFECT: enhanced protection of driver and passengers.