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Hole Matrix Mapping Model for Partitioned Sitting Surface Based on Human Body Pressure Distribution Matrix
Chunfu Lu1, Zeyi Chen1, Yu Li1
1School of Design and Architecture, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 29, 2023
Summary
This study developed a four-zone ideal support model for office chair seats, enhancing comfort for workers in various sitting postures. The model effectively guides the design of ergonomic office chairs for improved pressure distribution.
Area of Science:
- Ergonomics
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Product Design
Background:
- Office workers experience discomfort due to prolonged sitting.
- Current office chair designs often lack optimal pressure distribution for varied postures.
- Mesh materials in chairs require further investigation for effective support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the ideal pressure distribution model for buttock and thigh support in office chairs.
- To replicate mesh chair support using elastic materials.
- To propose an effective seat design for enhanced office worker comfort.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed pressure distribution on seven popular mesh chairs.
- Utilized fuzzy clustering algorithm to generate ideal body pressure distribution matrices.
- Developed and validated a prototype chair incorporating ergonomic data and material properties.
Main Results:
- An ideal four-zone support model was constructed for buttock and thigh areas.
- Prototype pads were created based on the model and tested for pressure distribution accuracy.
- The model effectively represented support requirements for forward-leaning and upright sitting postures.
Conclusions:
- The four-zone ideal support model is effective for designing office chairs.
- This model aids in developing products that meet office worker support needs.
- Further research into sitting postures and pressure variations can inspire innovative office chair designs.
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