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Development of the New Generation Ergonomic Seat Based on Occupant Posture Analysis
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In this study, the functions required of automotive seats were analyzed from the standpoint of occupant posture. The results have been incorporated in the development of the New Generation Ergonomic Seat, which better fits the contours of the human body and prevents a stooped posture that places a greater load on the lumbar region, thereby reducing fatigue during long hours of driving. The new seat adopts the concept of “combined pelvic and lumbar support,” based on an analysis of the muscular and skeletal structure of the human body, sitting posture and body pressure distribution.
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Katsuraki, M., Hanai, T., Takatsuji, K., Suwa, A. et al., "Development of the New Generation Ergonomic Seat Based on Occupant Posture Analysis," SAE Technical Paper 950140, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950140.Also In
Human Factors in Vehicle Design: Lighting, Seating, and Advanced Electronics
Number: SP-1088; Published: 1995-02-01
Number: SP-1088; Published: 1995-02-01
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