Simplified Dynamics Modeling of Seat-Passenger in Vehicle Frontal Crash

Abstract:

To quickly predict the performance of the seat in frontal crash during the initial stage of the seat development, in this paper a simplified coupled dynamic model of seat-passenger interaction is established according to the dynamics analysis method of Lagrange, and the fourth order Runge-Kutta method is used to resolve differential equation. Moreover, the simulation of Madymo testifies the simplified coupled dynamic model of seat-passenger interaction in frontal crash. Therefore, this model will be effective and feasible in predicting the performance of the seat in frontal crash during the initial stage of the seat development, for example, the performance of anti-submarining protection.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 597)
• Pages: 544-550
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.597.544
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Yao Yuan Wang, Zhuo Yang Lyu, Liang Liang Wang, Zhen Hua Yan*
• Keywords: Coupled, Dynamic, MADYMO, Seat, Vehicle Frontal Crash

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