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Parametric Approach for Development of an Automotive Bucket Seat Frame
Technical Paper
2006-01-0366
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper presents a design and development approach for automotive bucket seat frame using a parametric modeling and a finite element analysis methodology. This approach is expected to help build a lightweight seat structure quickly and efficiently. This approach is general, and it can be applied in designing and developing any mechanical structural component. The design process involves, first parametric modeling of the front bucket seat frame using Pro E. This CAD model was then optimized using optimization software called Optistruct, for two cases of load case and boundary condition. The optimized design was then tested for FMVSS seat requirements using LS-DYNA. The dynamic nature of the design approach helps in changing design parameters during different stages of the design process, until the seat structure satisfies the design criteria and the strength requirements. The construction and testing of this design and the design model are still under progress.
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Bhat, N., Kang, H., and Bhise, V., "Parametric Approach for Development of an Automotive Bucket Seat Frame," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0366, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0366.Also In
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