Common use of Buckle Clause in Contracts

Buckle. 6.2.2.1. The buckle shall be so designed as to preclude any possibility of incorrect use. This means, inter alia, that it must not be possible for the buckle to be left in a partially-closed condition. The procedure for opening the buckle must be evident. The parts of the buckle likely to contact the body of the wearer shall present a section of not less than 20 cm2 and at least 46 mm in width, measured in a plane situated at a maximal distance of 2.5 mm from the contact surface. In the case of harness belt buckles, the latter requirement shall be regarded as satisfied if the contact area of the buckle with the wearer's body is comprised between 20 and 40 cm2. 6.2.2.2. The buckle, even when not under tension, shall remain closed whatever the position of the vehicle. It shall not be possible to release the buckle inadvertently, accidentally or with a force of less than 1 ▇▇▇. The buckle shall be easy to use and to grasp; when it is not under tension and when under the tension specified in paragraph 7.8.2. below, it shall be capable of being released by the wearer with a single simple movement of one hand in one direction; in addition, in the case of belt assemblies intended to be used for the front outboard seats, except in these harness belts, it shall also be capable of being engaged by the wearer with a simple movement of one hand in one direction. The buckle shall be released by pressing either a button or a similar device. The surface to which this pressure is applied shall have the following dimensions, with the button in the actual release position and when projected into a plane perpendicular to the button's initial direction of motion: for enclosed buttons, an area of not less than 4.5 cm2 and a width of not less than 15 mm; for non-enclosed buttons, an area of not less than 2.5 cm2 and a width of not less than 10 mm. The buckle release area shall be coloured red. No other part of the buckle shall be of this colour. 6.2.2.3. The buckle, when tested in accordance with paragraph 7.5.3. below, shall operate normally. 6.2.2.4. The buckle shall be capable of withstanding repeated operation and, prior to the dynamic test specified in paragraph 7.7. shall undergo 5,000 opening and closing cycles under normal conditions of use. In the case of harness belt buckles, this test may be carried out without all the tongues being introduced. 6.2.2.5. The force required to open the buckle in the test as prescribed in paragraph 7.8. below shall not exceed 6 ▇▇▇. 6.2.2.6. The buckle shall be tested for strength as prescribed in paragraphs 7.5.1. and, where appropriate, 7.5.5. It must not break, be seriously distorted or become detached under the tension set up by the prescribed load. 6.2.2.7. In the case of buckles which incorporate a component common to two assemblies, the strength and release tests of paragraphs 7.7. and 7.8. shall also be carried out with the part of the buckle pertaining to one assembly being engaged in the mating part pertaining to the other, if it is possible for the buckle to be so assembled in use.

Buckle. 6.2.2.1. The buckle shall be so designed as to preclude any possibility of incorrect use. This means, inter alia, that it must not be possible for the buckle to be left in a partially-closed condition. The procedure for opening the buckle must be evident. The parts of the buckle likely to contact the body of the wearer shall present a section of not less than 20 cm2 and at least 46 mm in width, measured in a plane situated at a maximal distance of 2.5 mm from the contact surface. In the case of harness belt buckles, the latter requirement shall be regarded as satisfied if the contact area of the buckle with the wearer's body is comprised between 20 and 40 cm2. 6.2.2.2. The buckle, even when not under tension, shall remain closed whatever the position of the vehicle. It shall not be possible to release the buckle inadvertently, accidentally or with a force of less than 1 ▇▇▇. The buckle shall be easy to use and to grasp; when it is not under tension and when under the tension specified in paragraph 7.8.2. below, it shall be capable of being released by the wearer with a single simple movement of one hand in one direction; in addition, in the case of belt assemblies intended to be used for the front outboard seats, except in these harness belts, it shall also be capable of being engaged by the wearer with a simple movement of one hand in one direction. The buckle shall be released by pressing either a button or a similar device. The surface to which this pressure is applied shall have the following dimensions, with the button in the actual release position and when projected into a plane perpendicular to the button's initial direction of motion: for enclosed buttons, an area of not less than 4.5 cm2 and a width of not less than 15 mm; for non-enclosed buttons, an area of not less than 2.5 cm2 and a width of not less than 10 mm. The buckle release area shall be coloured red. No other part of the buckle shall be of this colour. 6.2.2.3. The buckle, when tested in accordance with paragraph 7.5.3. below, shall operate normally. 6.2.2.4. The buckle shall be capable of withstanding repeated operation and, prior to the dynamic test specified in paragraph 7.7. shall undergo 5,000 opening and closing cycles under normal conditions of use. In the case of harness belt buckles, this test may be carried out without all the tongues being introduced. 6.2.2.5. The force required to open the buckle in the test as prescribed in paragraph 7.8. below shall not exceed 6 ▇▇▇. 6.2.2.6. The buckle shall be tested for strength as prescribed in paragraphs 7.5.1. and, where appropriate, 7.5.5. It must not break, be seriously distorted or become detached under the tension set up by the prescribed load. 6.2.2.7. In the case of buckles which incorporate a component common to two assemblies, the strength and release tests of paragraphs 7.7. and 7.8. shall also be carried out with the part of the buckle pertaining to one assembly being engaged in the mating part pertaining to the other, if it is possible for the buckle to be so assembled in use.and