This paper shows that laboratory measurements can be used for the identification of structure and parameters of commercial seat vertical suspension model. A commonly used single-degree-of-freedom suspension model does not suffice. The system model presented is based on Zeuer's structure and clearly describes the dynamic properties of a vertical seat suspension with an adjustable damper. The model introduced, augmented with seat cushion dynamic model, predicts the seat vertical vibration mitigation properties under field conditions with a reasonable accuracy. Optimisation of the adjustable damper setting is performed using a two-objective function optimisation technique. This enables us to optimise not only the exerted vertical vibration acceleration but also the seat relative vertical displacement (stroke). Optimisation was facilitated for the particular suspended seat without the requirement of further field measurements. In addition, a two-parameter optimisation was performed showing possible further improvement in both objectives at the manufacturer's discretion. This study could be representative of driver's seats equipped with vertical seat suspension system using an air-spring and an adjustable damper.
A study of locomotive driver's seat vertical suspension system with adjustable damper
Untersuchung des vertikal gefederten Lokomotiv-Fahrersitzes mit einstellbarem Schwingungsdämpfer
Vehicle System Dynamics ; 47 , 3 ; 363-386
2009
24 Seiten, 14 Bilder, 7 Tabellen, 36 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
Anwendung im Fahrzeugbau , Fahrersitz , Arbeitsplatzgestaltung , Anthropotechnik , dynamische Eigenschaft , Freiheitsgrad , Einstellbarkeit , Luftfeder , Schwingungsverhalten , Zielfunktion , theoretisches Modell , Lokomotive , Untersuchung (Studie) , Schwingungsdämpfer , mechanische Schwingung , Vertikalfederung , Optimierungsverfahren
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