An Examination of Body Support and Fatigue in Automobile Seats

Abstract

There are various factors that influence the sitting comfort of automobile seats. Important elements that of en determine how a seat is assessed in terms of sitting comfort are the fatigue phenomena that occur on long drives. This work examined the possibility of reducing fatigue by providing an optimum fit between the seat and the occupant's body and optimum sitting posture. This report presents the results of evaluations and analyses made of fatigue and the feeling of fit for many different types of seats, including a bucket seat.