The devices of this SAE Standard provide the means by which passenger compartment dimensions can be obtained using a de3flected seat rather than a free seat contour as a reference for defining seating space. All definitions and dimensions used in conjunction with this document are described in SAE J 1100. The devices described in this document are intended for applications concerning seated driver side or center occupant accommodation spaces only and are not to be construed as instruments which measure or indicate occupant capabilities or comfort. This document covers only one H-Point machine installed on a seat during each test. Certified H-Point templates and machines can be purchased from SAE. Specific procedures are included in Appendix A for second seat measurements in short-coupled vehicles and in Appendix B for driver seat measurement of cushion angle. This document specifies two-dimensional H-Point template and three-dimensional H-Point machine devices for use in defining and measuring vehicle seating accommodations.
SAE J826-1995 history
2021SAE J826-3-2021 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
2021SAE J826-2021 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
2015SAE J826-2015 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
2011SAE J826-1-2011 CAD Model for SAE J826 3-D H-Point Machine
2008SAE J826-2008 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
2002SAE J826-2002 DEVICES FOR USE IN DEFINING AND MEASURING VEHICLE SEATING ACCOMMODATION
1995SAE J826-1995 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
1992SAE J826-1992 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
1991SAE J826-1991 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
1987SAE J826-1987 Devices for Use in Defining and Measuring Vehicle Seating Accommodation
1980SAE J826-1980 DEVICES FOR USE IN DEFINING AND MEASURING VEHICLE SEATING ACCOMMODATION
1974SAE J826B-1974 DEVICES FOR USE IN DEFINING AND MEASURING VEHICLE SEATING ACCOMMODATION
1970SAE J826A-1970 DEVICES FOR USE IN DEFINING AND MEASURING VEHICLE SEATING ACCOMMODATION