A Carpet-Weaver’s Chair Based on Anthropometric Data

• Autorzy: Mahmoudi N. , Bazrafshan M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Ergonomic design of chairs has been well studied by ergonomists. Chair design based on anthropometric data analysis is recommended. Weavers in carpet-weaving workshops use chairs with backrests and armrests. An anthropometric survey was carried out among weavers in Tabriz, Iran, to design a flexible chair and to improve its comfort on the basis of design dimensions. This study focused on the design dimensions of a chair for weavers and its recommended dimensions. The developed chair needs to be tested for its effects on weavers’ posture and comfort.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

anthropometric data; weaver’s chair; ergonomic design; comfort

PL

dane antropometryczne; ergonomia; warsztat tkacki; krzesło

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 19, No. 4
• Strony: 543--550
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Mahmoudi N.

• Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

autor

Bazrafshan M.

• Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

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