Car Seat Cushion

Faurecia and Rhodia partner to replace metal with plastics in car seats

Faurecia and Rhodia are partnering on plastic seat cushion structural components they believe will be 20% lighter than conventional steel parts, without compromising safety. The automotive supplier and specialty chemicals/plastics manufacture have worked together since November 2009 on next-generation lightweight, structural seat components using polyamide, officially signing a joint-development agreement (JDA) in February 2011.

Seat cushion structural components jointly designed by Faurecia and Rhodia are currently in what the companies call "advanced development," with series production expected in 2014. Beyond this milestone, both companies intend to extend their cooperation to "further explore new innovative solutions to help meet automotive OEM's needs for lightweight solutions," according to release.

Rhodia produces polyamide 6, and 6.6 engineering plastics under the Technyl brand, with existing automotive applications in cooling/heating, air systems, transmission, fuel circuits, oils pans, seating, and structural, interior, and exterior parts. Within seating it supplies material for handles and mechanisms, with what it calls a "real opportunity for frames" in the transportation market, including fire and fume resistant grades for public transportation. On its website, the company said that the key success factor for reducing weight in seat frame is "a clever use on material mix: metal, composite, and compounds for injection."

In 2005, advanced thermoplastic composite technology supplier, Fiberforge , announced the completion of concept seat project for Tier One automotive supplier Johnson Controls that used plastics to create a lighter seat with the composites partially exposed in a cantilevered hinge design that maximizes leg room.

BASF's Innovative Technology Group has also targeted automotive seating systems, in one instance replacing metal with a BASF plastic seating system that resulted in 15 fewer parts, 10 fewer assembly steps, and a 6.5-lb weight reduction. The company says its Ultramid nylon, Petra PET, and Nypel recycled nylon materials can be found in several automotive seating systems, including seat cushion and back frames, seat track adjusters and transmissions, lumbar handles and supports, and recliner handles.

The company said its Ultramid TG resins were used in the first North American metal-replacement application for an automotive seat cushion pan frame, passing GM's impact test for the H-Car Seat Pan Frame. The OEM utilized a glass-reinforced, heat-stabilized, impact-modified nylon.

Shiatsu Massage Therapy With Car Seat Massager | Seat Cushion

Massage and acupressure therapies date back to 2000 BC when these techniques were used to relieve body pain. However, with the emergence of medical science and technology, these therapies were neglected for a prolonged period of time. In today’s society, most doctors are in favor of massage therapy and are recommending a combination of massage therapy with medication to combat illness.

Shiatsu massage originates from Japan. This type of massage uses the palm, fingers, and thumb to stimulate the acupuncture points on the body. This stimulation leads to the secretion of internal body chemicals that can relieve body ache and pains and helps the body to relax and gain energy.

Back pain is a major burden because it limits your daily activities. If driving a car becomes an extremely painful experience due to nagging back pain, there are car seat massagers available on the market that will help reduce or manage your back pain.

The Car Seat Massager simulates a Shiatsu massage, which means the massager provides rotating massage action and intermittent pressure on your back to relieve pain and fatigue on your back

Pain may be experienced in the upper and lower back due to heavy lifting, bad posture, or sudden strain. A Car Seat Massager has small rollers that can massage the whole back. The roller can help reduce pain in the lower back muscles and soft tissue between the cervical disks.

Many chairs also provide heat therapy which is very effective in pain reduction. Look for all these elements when you decide to buy a Car Seat Massager.

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