Data from fourteen driver workspace studies have been used to develop a two dimensional model which defines driver selected horizontal seat position as a function of chair height for various percentile accomodation levels. The tool is referenced to a manikin ball of foot point and can be used for design and/or checking purposes.
Citation: Philippart, N., Roe, R., Arnold, A., and Kuechenmeister, T., "Driver Selected Seat Position Model," SAE Technical Paper 840508, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/840508. Download Citation
Author(s):
Nancy L. Philippart, Ronald W. Roe, Albert J. Arnold, Timothy J. Kuechenmeister
Affiliated:
General Motors Design Staff
Pages: 18
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1984 Transactions-V93-84
Related Topics:
Vehicle drivers
Anthropometric test devices
Seats and seating
Tools and equipment
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