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A Trend Analysis of Dynamic Chair and Applied Technology

  • Hyeong, Joon-Ho (KITECH, Human and Culture Convergence Technology R&BD Group) ;
  • Roh, Jong-Ryun (KITECH, Human and Culture Convergence Technology R&BD Group) ;
  • Park, Seong-Bin (KITECH, Human and Culture Convergence Technology R&BD Group) ;
  • Kim, Sayup (KITECH, Human and Culture Convergence Technology R&BD Group) ;
  • Chung, Kyung-Ryul (KITECH, Human and Culture Convergence Technology R&BD Group)
  • Received : 2014.02.14
  • Accepted : 2014.08.12
  • Published : 2014.08.31
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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to define the Dynamic Sitting (DS) through trend analysis and research on the Dynamic Chair (DC) and applied technologies. Background: The effects of changing posture on the human body have been studied to find out healthy sitting postures. It is believed that changing posture is effective in reducing disc pressure on spinal cord and preventing back pain and musculoskeletal disease. But, the definition of DS and trends of DC have not been researched yet. Therefore, trend analysis of DC and its applied technologies are required to define dynamic sitting posture. Method: We researched the type of occupant postures from previous studies. And then, sitting behaviors were classified into three types; (1) sitting and standing, (2) working and studying, (3) taking a rest. Results: Variety shapes of DC and applied technologies were found out. From the result, the trend of DC and applied technology were summarized from three perspectives. ; (1) changing the chair functions according to user's intention, (2) conversion of dynamic chair technologies to office chair mechanism, (3) enables the user to change their sitting posture without operating control device. Conclusion: From this study, we defined dynamic sitting posture and analyzed the trend of DC and its applied technologies. This result might be used to develop an office chair for healthy sitting. But further investigation is required to figure out the technologies and functions for development of healthy chair. Application: The results of the publishing trend analysis might help to determine design concept of office chair.

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