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Ergonomic analysis and Design of an Axilla Crutch Through QFD and Discomfort Experiments

QFD와 불편도 실험을 통한 겨드랑 목발의 인간공학적 분석 및 디자인

  • Park, Hee-Sok (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, Hongik University) ;
  • Ok, Dong-Min (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, Hongik University)
  • 박희석 (홍익대학교 정보산업공학과) ;
  • 옥동민 (홍익대학교 정보산업공학과)
  • Published : 2008.11.30
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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to improve the design of a pair of axilla crutches through quality function deployment(QFD) and discomfort experiments. User needs for the crutches, as well as the engineering characteristics which have influence on the ergonomic quality of crutches were determined from the interview with many users. This information was entered in the house of quality, and the results show that the axillary pad and grip are the most important quality factors. And the results from the discomfort experiments confirmed the QFD output. A prototype reflecting the QFD results was proposed. The present study demonstrated how QFD approach can be a methodological tool geared to greater ergonomics consideration in product design.

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