Lear OCATD5

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"These unique developments are a direct result of applying our People- Vehicle-Interface(TM) Method to address the need for seat system testing that more accurately represents the actual consumer use, allowing us to design and engineer products with improved value and performance balance," said Ash Galbreath, Lear Vice President -Advanced Engineering and Validation.

Lear's PVI Method(TM) combines consumer research, design, engineering, analysis, manufacturing, process development and validation into a cohesive product development process.

First Technology has and will continue to be a key strategic partner for Lear's development of innovative performance measurement systems for our electronic, safety, acoustic, and interior products. We are very proud that this Pro-tec Occupant Protection Systems technology was selected to help address the need for Occupant Classification," states Mr. Galbreath.

Occupant Classification Anthropomorphic Test Device (OCATD)(TM)

First Technology Safety Systems, Inc. was contracted by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) to design and manufacture Occupant Classification Anthropomorphic Test Devices (OCATDs) representative of a small adult female and a six-year-old child. OCATD is based on Lear's LifeForm(TM) Occupant Simulator.

The OCATD products are intended for the development and validation of seat-based weight pattern sensors used in advanced airbag systems. OCATD produces a human-like weight distribution on the seating surface.

Ingress/Egress LifeForm(TM) Occupant Simulator

This patented test device represents a 50th percentile adult male and is reported in SAE Paper 1-1-627. The LifeForm(TM) Occupant Simulator is a soft, deformable flesh material molded over a human-like skeleton. Designed for automotive seating durability studies, the success of this device prompted the expansion of the technology into the safety and vibration areas.

Vibro-Acoustic Test Dummy

This patent pending device combines an accurate human body vibration response with a high fidelity stereo sound-measuring head, allowing simultaneous, high precision vehicle noise and vibration measurements.

(March 08, 2000)