Energy Management Control
In an accident, forces can exceed one ton - yet most
restraint and safety systems in vehicles are predominantly
designed for adults. BRITAX’s skill lies in safety for children.
So we look closely at those forces that affect a child in a crash
and develop solutions that absorb and reduce
those forces to a minimum.

Here you will find examples of our key safety features


ISOFIX with Pivot Link System:
ISOFIX, the safety system that has become an international installation interface for standardised
anchorage points between a child seat and a vehicle. It minimises installation errors and optimises
protection through a rigid connection to the car chassis. It also reduces forward and sideward
movement of the seat and limits rotation through a foot prop or top tether (universal or semi-
universal seats).

Since we launched the first car seats with ISOFIX we have developed this system further and made it even
safer. Our Pivot Link system is part of our technical programme that we call Energy Management Control where
we aim to significantly redirect the forces on the child that occur in a crash. The Pivot Link is using ISOFIX
connectors with L-shape latches that additionally reduces the movement of the child and diverts the forces
mainly downwards rather than forward. This means a significant relief for the child’s body and less risk to the
child’s head and neck.

 

Supporting ISOFIX safety devices:

The Foot Prop or Support Leg The foot prop supports and stabilises the child seat viathe vehicle floor - minimising the tilting and rotational movements of the seat.As some modern cars provide storage space within the floor area, please refer to the vehicle lists for 100% correct usage.

The Top Tether The top tether is a belt at the top of the child seat that uses anchorage points in the car.Like the foot prop, it limits the rotational movement of the child seat.

Anchorage points provided by car manufacturers: 

on the hatrack          on the floor of the boot  behind the backrest of the  rearbench

 Please refer to your vehicle’s user guide to find out if your vehicle has a top tether anchorage point.

	Performance Chest Pads Our chest pads are a key safety feature that control movement by spreading forces evenly over the shoulder and chest providing great comfort too.
	Side Impact Protection 25% of all car accidents involve side collisions that put a child’s head and neck at risk. So we have developed a Side Impact Protection system that provides full head containment and with the help of energy absorbing and soft, deeply padded side wings, offers optimum protection.
	Safe Fastening: Click & Safe™ How often do you worry if your child is safely restrained? Research has found a high percentage of harness straps to be dangerously loose. The Click & Safe™ audible harness system is designed to aid you when securing your child in the seat and ensure correct tensioning of the harness.

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