... the performance and longevity of the boot seal. In this paper, the Bayesian estimation of lognormal distribution parameters (usually used to define the fatigue lifetime of rubber components) is studied to improve the accuracy of estimation in incorporating the available knowledge on the product. In particular...

...) The crossbar bounces approximately 3 mm after colliding twice against the housing. (2) Inserting pieces of urethane rubber (AC-6ME material) between the movable core and the crossbar under some conditions reduced the bounce to about one third. (3) This is due to a remarkable hysteresis characteristic of AC-6ME...