The simplification of vehicle construction, improved serviceability and reduction in weight is possible by using a new anti-submarining seat using ARPRO expanded polypropylene. ARPRO for specific applications, where the expanded polypropylene can help reduce system mass by 25% - 35% and offer high strength-to-weight ratio is particularly useful in anti-submarining safety applications. The system, together with the safety belt, is necessary to help retain rear-seat passengers in their seats in the event of harsh braking. Replacing the traditional metal structure, ARPRO is strong and resilient enough to enable the ramp to be incorporated into the seating itself. Offering the ease of vehicle platform, it reduces complexity for OEM's when developing a diverse range of vehicles from a single platform as applied in Volvo XC60.
It replaces traditional metal structure and contributing to a simpler vehicle platform. It reduces complexity for OEM's when developing a diverse range of vehicles from a single platform. The first application is the Volvo XC60. A 20% cost saving and a 2.5kg weight saving was achieved. Besides, the size of seat's ARPRO component can be changed for a suitable H-point for the vehicle relative to the floor. The flat floor also gives users more efficient load spaces with fewer structural obstacles when the seat is folded which can be utilized in hatchback, multi-purpose vehicle or off-road vehicle replacing the traditional anti-submarine metal stamping and fixing.
14-Aug-08 
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