How to secure force measurement frame to vehicle?
I have a frame that needs to be secured to typical Ford vehicle with Third Row seats. Attached picture shows one of the fixed points on the frame. There are total eight fixed points on the frame, Four in front leg of the frame which will be located in front of third row seats. And Four in rear leg of the frame which will be located behind Third row seats.
The location of frame with respect to seat is shown in the picture. One of attached picture also shows a black suction thing that seat will exert force on. The frame needs to be secured to the vehicle so it doesn't move.
What might be some fixed points on the vehicle? When the seat hits the suction thing, there must not be any damage to the vehicle and frame shouldn't move.
What might be some fixed points on the vehicle that this frame can be connected to? Tailgate, doors, or what ?
What should be used to connect frame fixed points to vehicle fixed points? some kind of straps ?
The location of frame with respect to seat is shown in the picture. One of attached picture also shows a black suction thing that seat will exert force on. The frame needs to be secured to the vehicle so it doesn't move.
What might be some fixed points on the vehicle? When the seat hits the suction thing, there must not be any damage to the vehicle and frame shouldn't move.
What might be some fixed points on the vehicle that this frame can be connected to? Tailgate, doors, or what ?
What should be used to connect frame fixed points to vehicle fixed points? some kind of straps ?
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Yes, that is the position where the blue seat is going to be situated in relation to the frame.
In the photo, I only indicate One fixed point but there are eight fixed points on the frame. You can see second fixed point is adjacent to the first fixed point. Then, there are Two fixed points towards the bottom of front leg. Also, there are Four fixed points on rear frame leg.
In the photo, I only indicate One fixed point but there are eight fixed points on the frame. You can see second fixed point is adjacent to the first fixed point. Then, there are Two fixed points towards the bottom of front leg. Also, there are Four fixed points on rear frame leg.
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In the photo, seat is in folded position. The suction and frame will be adjusted so seat exerts force on suction at Ninety Degree Angle.
Correct! Front of seat is to the left on the photo above.
No, there is no plan to fabricate my own steel braces and have them welded if needed. There is no plan to alter the frame and vehicle that the frame will be secured to.
This is power folding seat. Upon momentary press of a button, seat will lift up and hit the suction at ninety degree angle. There is a sensor mounted on suction. This sensor is connected to force meter. Force exerted on suction will be measured and displayed. The frame needs to be stationary while seat exerts force on suction. This way accurate forces will be measured. If frame moves then it cannot exert equal and opposite force on seat and force reading will be inaccurate.
You are correct I need hands on help from a specialized person, but that won't be available.
Do Two upper fixed points have to be mounted to ceiling? What if they are mounted to floorboard instead? What physics principle(s) are used to determine where Two upper fixed points should be mounted?
4 lower fixed points will be secured to what on the floorboard? Are there hooks on the floorboard in a typical Ford vehicle with Third row seats.
Attached is a photo of a lower fixed point. The diameter of the hole is about 0.56 inches.
I will not be doing any welding. I'm planning to use Ratchet Tie-Downs and cam Buckles to ensure equipment is held firmly on the third row of a typical Ford vehicle.
Frame-Fixed-Point-zoom.jpg
Correct! Front of seat is to the left on the photo above.
No, there is no plan to fabricate my own steel braces and have them welded if needed. There is no plan to alter the frame and vehicle that the frame will be secured to.
This is power folding seat. Upon momentary press of a button, seat will lift up and hit the suction at ninety degree angle. There is a sensor mounted on suction. This sensor is connected to force meter. Force exerted on suction will be measured and displayed. The frame needs to be stationary while seat exerts force on suction. This way accurate forces will be measured. If frame moves then it cannot exert equal and opposite force on seat and force reading will be inaccurate.
You are correct I need hands on help from a specialized person, but that won't be available.
Do Two upper fixed points have to be mounted to ceiling? What if they are mounted to floorboard instead? What physics principle(s) are used to determine where Two upper fixed points should be mounted?
4 lower fixed points will be secured to what on the floorboard? Are there hooks on the floorboard in a typical Ford vehicle with Third row seats.
Attached is a photo of a lower fixed point. The diameter of the hole is about 0.56 inches.
I will not be doing any welding. I'm planning to use Ratchet Tie-Downs and cam Buckles to ensure equipment is held firmly on the third row of a typical Ford vehicle.
Frame-Fixed-Point-zoom.jpg
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>> "Your lower 4 fixed points can handle 1/2 bolts."
Are you saying to drill hole in floorboard. Then, screw a bolt and nut into the hole. Then, how would I attach my ratchet tie down to this bolt.
This isn't an exam question. I'll actually attempt to tie down this frame to 3rd row seat of a vehicle.
What is reinforced steel frame? Is the suggestion to mount the frame in place of the seat belt?
3. >> "The location of the fixed points must be calculated to distribute the directional force as to counter the force that will thrust on the force measuring device ( force measurement frame ).
Please provide examples of this calculation. Does this involve Engineering Statics?
How to use safety belt and seat mounts? After removing safety belt and seat bolts, will I be left with holes? Exactly how will I attach ratchet tie down to safety belt and seat mounts.
How to sink bolt and large lag screw in hole? Will ratchet tie down connect to what part of lag screw?
Are you saying to drill hole in floorboard. Then, screw a bolt and nut into the hole. Then, how would I attach my ratchet tie down to this bolt.
This isn't an exam question. I'll actually attempt to tie down this frame to 3rd row seat of a vehicle.
What is reinforced steel frame? Is the suggestion to mount the frame in place of the seat belt?
3. >> "The location of the fixed points must be calculated to distribute the directional force as to counter the force that will thrust on the force measuring device ( force measurement frame ).
Please provide examples of this calculation. Does this involve Engineering Statics?
How to use safety belt and seat mounts? After removing safety belt and seat bolts, will I be left with holes? Exactly how will I attach ratchet tie down to safety belt and seat mounts.
How to sink bolt and large lag screw in hole? Will ratchet tie down connect to what part of lag screw?
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Great support!
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