1998 · 43 citations · 0 references
EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringDesignAutomotive DesignErgonomicsHuman PerformanceErgonomic DesignOccupant ComfortSeating DesignSeating SystemsComfortComfort EvaluationPhysical Characteristics AssessmentSeat DesignSeated Pressure DistributionSeating ComfortSeating ErgonomicsVehicle Seat Design
The seating comfort is one of the most important indices that determine the performance of automotive seat. A subjective evaluation has been the general method for seating comfort evaluation of automotive seat. In this study, it is attempted to determine a method for objectively evaluating seating comfort. The paper discusses design parameters for automotive seats intended to meet the objectives: comfort. The body pressure distribution for automotive seat, objective technique, is investigated and compared with the subjective evaluation. In addition, the paper reports the results of a study comparing the subjective assessment with physical characteristics.The results show that the body pressure distribution and physical characteristics can be used as the objective technique for seating comfort evaluation. (A) For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 492369.