Sunday 26 June 2011

Occupant Packaging : Seat Part III

 So, in order to learn more in this we have to know about the H- point. As a quote from wikipedia;

the H-point (or hip-point) is the theoretical, relative location of an occupant's hip, specifically the pivot point between the torso and upper leg portions of the body, either relative to the floor of the vehicle[1] or relative to the height above pavement level -- and pertinent to seating comfort, visibility from the vehicle into traffic and other design factors. Technically, the measurement uses the hip joint of a 50th Percentile male occupant, viewed laterally.[2]
From the definition I believe we understand that the design of seat should be to achieved greater stability and comfortability of H-point.


Below are some of important imformation found in the internet.




2 comments:

  1. Hello,

    Woww...great information. Thank you for sharing.

    Can you please help me identify the book (source) from where those images are coming from?

    I am an Advanced Tactical Driving instructor and I am very interest in everything is driving related like vehicular dynamics, driver psychology and behavior, biomechanics and ergonomics.

    With best regards,


    Marin P.

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    1. Henry Dryfuss book from the late 1960s. It's incredible and expensive. I own an original in mint condition.

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