Test Method for Seat Wrinkling and Bagginess

2012-01-0509

04/16/2012

Event
SAE 2012 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
This study evaluates utilizing an accelerated test method that correlates customer interaction with a vehicle seat where bagginess and wrinkling is produced. The evaluation includes correlation from warranty returns as well as test vehicle results for test verification. Consumer metrics will be discussed within this paper with respect to potential application of this test method, including but not limited to JD Power ratings. The intent of the test method is to aid in establishing appropriate design parameters of the seat trim covers and to incorporate appropriate design measures such as tie downs and lamination. This test procedure was utilized in a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) project as an aid in optimizing seat parameters influencing trim cover performance using a Design of Experiment approach.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-0509
Pages
5
Citation
Fallon, L., and Hendricks, A., "Test Method for Seat Wrinkling and Bagginess," SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-0509, 2012, https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-0509.
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Published
Apr 16, 2012
Product Code
2012-01-0509
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English