MAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATING FOR AUTOMOTIVE SEAT TRIM BONDING

Magnetic induction heating can be used to bond automotive seat trim covers to foam pads. A thermoplastic film doped with ferromagnetic particles is placed between the trim cover and foam pad. An induction coil can be designed for specific seat contours in a tool press. When current is applied to the induction coil located in the tool, magnetic flux is induced. Eddy currents generated in the ferromagnetic particles activate the hot melt film. Heat is delivered directly to the bondline. The process does not damage heat sensitive trim materials (for instance leather, vinyl) as the tool surface remains cool. Process reversibility permits design for recyclability and a reduction in production scrap mats. (A) For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 875189.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • FASANO, C
• Publication Date: 1995-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 49-54
• Serial:
  • SAE PUBLICATION SP-1088. HUMAN FACTORS IN VEHICLE DESIGN. LIGHTING, SEATING AND ADVANCED ELECTRONICS. (SAE TECHNICAL PAPER 950148)
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Comfort; Conferences; Electromagnetic induction; Expanded materials; Glue; Magnetic properties; Manufactures; Polyvinyl chloride; Seats; Thermoplastic materials; Vehicle compartments; Vehicle interiors
• ITRD Terms: 9138: Comfort; 8525: Conference; 4502: Expanded material; 4539: Glue; 6927: Induction; 1377: Interior (veh); 6936: Magnetism; 3647: Manufacture; 7420: Polyvinylchloride; 1388: Seat (veh); 7434: Thermoplastic
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00719722
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
• ISBN: 1-56091-638-9
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 26 1996 12:00AM