Abstract

A measurement standard model of buttocks shape was made. This model represented average body pressure distribution of Japanese. The distribution data of Japanese, American and European were measured, and compared by using Buttocks Characteristic Index. The pressure body distributions for every category of motorcycle seats were measured by using the measurement standard model of hip shape. Relation between the measured distribution data and the fit feeling evaluation was analyzed. Based on the analysis, a prediction equation of fit feeling was devised. A simulation model of body pressure distribution was created using Finite Element Method. The simulation model was substituted for the measured distribution data in the prediction equation. A prediction method of fit feeling has been established. The established method has allowed early prediction of the fit feeling for motorcycle seats at the designing stage.

References

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Author (organization or company)

• Toshinori NAKAMURA（Asaka R&D Center）
• Mitsue KOYANO（Asaka R&D Center）
• Takashi SUNAGA（Asaka R&D Center）

Publication Information

Article of Honda R&D Technical Review Vol.16 No.2 (225 - 232)

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