학술논문

OPTIMUM AIR PRESSURE FOR AN AIR-CELL SEAT TO ENHANCE RIDE COMFORT
Document Type
Article
Source
International Journal of Automotive Technology, 6(3), pp.251-257 Jun, 2005
Subject
자동차공학
Language
English
ISSN
1976-3832
1229-9138
Abstract
Several air cells are installed in the seat cushion to adjust the stiffness of seat by changing the air pressure. To select proper air pressure in the air cells, two kinds of tests are performed. For the pressure distribution on the seat, the maximum pressure and mean pressure are compared. And for the dynamic ride values, SEAT (Seat Effective Amplitude Transmissibility) values are calculated and compared. These experiments are carried out with three different drivers, three different vehicle speeds on the highway and two different speed on the primary road, and three different air pressures. From the real car tests, optimum air cell pressure depending on the vehicle speed and driver’s weight are recommended.