Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis
This paper aims to improve the design of a seat slider mechanism for an automotive seating system. The seating track mechanism comprises various parts, such as the track bar, upper slider rail, lower slider rail, and locking/unlocking mechanism. The upper rail holds the seat and manikin weight, wher...
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| author | Sanskar Zode Shubham Sheshank Srinivas Challa Anil C. Mahato Jay Prakash Tripathi |
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| description | This paper aims to improve the design of a seat slider mechanism for an automotive seating system. The seating track mechanism comprises various parts, such as the track bar, upper slider rail, lower slider rail, and locking/unlocking mechanism. The upper rail holds the seat and manikin weight, whereas the lower rail is secured with mounting brackets. A Computer-aided design model of the proposed modified locking/unlocking mechanism of the seating track is created and conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Also, the study includes the motion and dynamic analysis of the seating track mechanism using the bond graph technique by considering the mechanism with an equivalent spring-mass-damper system. The FEA ensured the design strength and its safety regarding failure analysis, whereas the motion analysis confirmed the suitability of the mechanism's kinematics. It is found that the maximum stress is developed at the track bar, i.e., 186.35 MPa, whereas the track displacement reaches its final design position, i.e., 175 mm in 2 s, when the applied force on the track bar is 100 N and on each slider is 20 N. The study ensures an alternative spring-less locking/unlocking mechanism for the seat slider mechanism. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a3ddedef87d647e0b71ca230e60458f22024-02-19T01:39:01ZengARQII PUBLICATIONApplications of Modelling and Simulation2600-80842024-02-0184047Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element AnalysisSanskar Zode0Shubham Sheshank1Srinivas Challa2Anil C. Mahato3Jay Prakash Tripathi4Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand-835215, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand-835215, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand-835215, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand-835215, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab 147004, IndiaThis paper aims to improve the design of a seat slider mechanism for an automotive seating system. The seating track mechanism comprises various parts, such as the track bar, upper slider rail, lower slider rail, and locking/unlocking mechanism. The upper rail holds the seat and manikin weight, whereas the lower rail is secured with mounting brackets. A Computer-aided design model of the proposed modified locking/unlocking mechanism of the seating track is created and conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Also, the study includes the motion and dynamic analysis of the seating track mechanism using the bond graph technique by considering the mechanism with an equivalent spring-mass-damper system. The FEA ensured the design strength and its safety regarding failure analysis, whereas the motion analysis confirmed the suitability of the mechanism's kinematics. It is found that the maximum stress is developed at the track bar, i.e., 186.35 MPa, whereas the track displacement reaches its final design position, i.e., 175 mm in 2 s, when the applied force on the track bar is 100 N and on each slider is 20 N. The study ensures an alternative spring-less locking/unlocking mechanism for the seat slider mechanism.http://arqiipubl.com/ojs/index.php/AMS_Journal/article/view/567/174bond graphsfinite element analysismotion analysisseat slider mechanism |
| spellingShingle | Sanskar Zode Shubham Sheshank Srinivas Challa Anil C. Mahato Jay Prakash Tripathi Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis Applications of Modelling and Simulation bond graphs finite element analysis motion analysis seat slider mechanism |
| title | Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis |
| title_full | Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis |
| title_short | Modelling and Motion Analysis of an Automotive Seating Track Using Finite Element Analysis |
| title_sort | modelling and motion analysis of an automotive seating track using finite element analysis |
| topic | bond graphs finite element analysis motion analysis seat slider mechanism |
| url | http://arqiipubl.com/ojs/index.php/AMS_Journal/article/view/567/174 |
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