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A Study on Ergonomic Design Factors for Driver's Seat of Tractor

트랙터 시트의 인간공학적 설계 인자에 대한 연구

  • Chang, Ji-Hong (Department of Occupational Therapy, Jungwon University)
  • Received : 2015.01.10
  • Accepted : 2015.02.08
  • Published : 2015.02.28
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Abstract

This study focuses on the dimensions of tractor seat, which is one of the important link between the tractor and the operator based on ergonomic approach in the design process. 7 anthropometric data sets were introduced from Korean and US anthropometric database for adult male and female including length of buttock to back of knee (sitting), height of lowest point of shoulder blade (sitting), underside elbow height (sitting), and so on. Design factor for the tractor seat included dimensions of seating surface, dimensions of backrest surface, and the location of armrest. The shape of spinal curve and clothing correction should be also considered during the design process. The result of this study can be used as a guideline for the design process of tractor seat.

연구의 목적은 트랙터와 운전자의 인터페이스에서 중요한 연결고리인 트랙터 시트에 대한 인간공학적 설계인자의 도출이다. 대상 인구집단은 한국과 미국의 성인남녀이며 앉은엉덩이오금수평길이, 앉은어깨뼈높이, 앉은팔꿈치 높이 등 7종의 인체측정변수를 사용했다. 시트 설계 인자로는 좌석면의 크기, 등받이의 크기 및 팔걸이의 위치를 도출했다. 척주의 형태와 피복 효과 또한 고려되어야 하며, 본 연구의 결과가 소형 트랙터에 적용되는 시트의 설계 과정에서 가이드라인으로 활용되기를 기대한다.

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