Experimental study of the influence of using polyurethane cushion to reduce vibration received by a wheelchair user

• Autorzy: Chwalik-Pilszyk Gabriela , Dziechciowski Zygmunt , Kromka-Szydek Magdalena , Kozień Marek S.

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DOI

10.37190/ABB-02223-2023-03

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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The aim of this experimental study was to compare the ability of polyurethane cushions of three arbitrary selected thicknesses to minimize vibrations transmitted from the wheelchair to its user. Methods: Measurements were made during passive motion on five different surfaces often found in public spaces. Two tests were carried out during the measurements. In the first test, the sensor was located directly on the surface of the wheelchair seat. In the second test, a polyurethane cushion was placed on the seat, on which the measuring sensor was then placed. Results: The study showed that regardless of the surface on which the wheelchair user moves, the threshold defined in the ISO standard for frequencies in the range of 4–40 Hz was exceeded. However, thanks to the use of polyurethane cushions, vibration damping was visible for frequencies ranging from 10 to 40 Hz. The impact of the user’s weight on the magnitude of the perceived vibrations was also observed. Conclusions: Studies show that wheelchair users are exposed to whole body vibration that can negatively affect their health. Cushions made of polyurethane seem to be a promising solution to reduce whole body vibration in the frequency range that is burdensome and harmful to human health.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

wheelchair; whole-body vibration; cushion

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 25, no. 1
• Strony: 137--149
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 44 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

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Chwalik-Pilszyk Gabriela

• Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Kraków, Poland.

autor

Dziechciowski Zygmunt

• Laboratory of Techno-Climatic Research and Heavy Duty Machines, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Kraków, Poland.

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Kromka-Szydek Magdalena

• Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Kraków, Poland.

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Kozień Marek S.

• Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Kraków, Poland.

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).