The concept of a seat with an active adjustable seatback stiffness for enhanced safety during a rear impact was published previously. Static testing of a demonstrative prototype is supplemented with repeated dynamic tests at various velocity / acceleration levels. These tests were performed with a Hybrid III Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) and demonstrate that the occupant response can be modified by engagement of the device based on the severity of the crash pulse and other factors. A mathematical model for the dynamic response of the seat and the correlated occupant response is in development. Refinement of this technology is complemented by results of the dynamic testing.
Dynamic Testing and Modeling of a Variable Stiffness Seatback
Sae Technical Papers
WCX SAE World Congress Experience ; 2023
2023-04-11
Conference paper
English
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