The Automotive Seat Frame Durability Tester is a dedicated impact testing system used to evaluate the durability, impact strength, and energy absorption performance of automotive seat frames and headrests. The system simulates collision and rapid deceleration conditions to assess structural integrity and safety performance under dynamic impact loads.
It is suitable for testing seat frames, seat backs, and headrest assemblies, and is widely used in automotive OEM validation, component development, quality control, and third-party safety testing laboratories.
Application
(1) Impact durability testing of complete automotive seat frames.
(2) Energy absorption performance evaluation of seat back structures.
(3) Impact strength testing of headrests and headrest support structures.
(4) Verification of seat frame performance under simulated vehicle collision conditions.
(5) Deceleration impact testing for seat systems during safety design validation.
(6) Comparative testing of different seat frame materials, welding structures, and reinforcement designs.
(7) R&D validation of newly developed seat frame structures and headrest designs.
(8) Quality consistency inspection for seat frames during mass production.
(9) Incoming inspection and supplier evaluation of seat frames and headrest assemblies.
(10) OEM internal certification testing and third-party laboratory compliance testing.
(11) Failure analysis and durability improvement testing after structural optimization.
Standards
(1) GB 11550-2009 – Automobile seat headrest performance requirements and test methods, including energy absorption testing (Appendix B).
(2) GB 15083-2006 – Automobile seats, seat fixers, and headrest strength requirements and test methods, including seat energy absorption tests (Appendix C).
(3) ECE R17 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of seats, their anchorages, and head restraints.
(4) ECE R21 – Interior fittings impact safety requirements.
(5) ECE R80 – Strength requirements of seats and their anchorages for large passenger vehicles.
(6) OEM internal standards and enterprise technical specifications related to seat impact durability and safety performance.
Features
(1) Simulates vehicle collision and rapid deceleration conditions with adjustable impact speed.
(2) Impact head designed to replicate passenger head characteristics for realistic impact simulation.
(3) High measurement accuracy ensures reliable and repeatable test results.
(4) Impact arm adjustable in Z-direction and angle to accommodate various seat and headrest configurations.
(5) High-speed data acquisition system records impact velocity, acceleration, and deceleration in real time.
(6) Advanced data processing enables accurate analysis and test report generation.
(7) Robust mechanical structure ensures stable operation under repeated impact testing.
(8) Comprehensive safety protection including emergency stop and mechanical safeguards.
Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Impact Speed | 25–30 km/h, adjustable |
| Impact Head Diameter | 165 mm |
| Equivalent Impact Mass | 6.8 kg |
| Impact Velocity Accuracy | ±1% |
| Acceleration Measurement Accuracy | ±3% |
| Impact Arm Adjustment | Adjustable in Z-direction and angle |
| Data Acquisition | High-speed recording of impact speed, acceleration, deceleration |
| Safety Protection | Emergency stop, protective net, mechanical safeguards |
