ANTHROPOMETRIC AND HANDLE DESIGN
V. Ryan
© 2014
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The storage unit seen below, is for storing equipment and other items,
used when ‘playing’ computer games. You are to design ONE of a pair of
ergonomically shaped ‘foam’ handles, that will slide onto the steel tube
handles during manufacture. They will make lifting and moving the storage
unit more comfortable.
A simple plain foam handle has been sketched .
The sketch shows the overall position and size of the ‘ergonomic’ handle,
you are to design.
1. In the space below, develop a design
for the ergonomic handle. Do not sketch the entire storage unit - only the
steel tube and your handle design.
Add dimensions / measurements
Add notes to explain your design, specifically referring to the use of
anthropometric data, seen opposite.
2. What is meant by the term anthropometric data?
The study of the human body and its movement, often
involving research into measurements relating to people. It also involves
collecting statistics or measurements relevant to the human body, called
Anthropometric Data. I have used the measurements of the hand.
3. What is meant by the term ergonomics?
The study of people and their relationship with the
environment around them. Measurements (anthropometric data), are applied
to designs / products, to make them more comfortable / easier to use. I
have used the anthropometric data (measurements) of the hand to design a
comfortable shape for the handle.
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