Original scientific paper

Impact of anthropometric measurements on ergonomic driver posture and safety

STANA KOVAČEVIĆ ; Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, Prilaz baruna Filipovića 28a, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
JOVAN VUČINIĆ ; Polytechnic of Karlovac, Trg J.J.Strossmayera 9, 47 000 Karlovac, Croatia
SNJEŽANA KIRIN ; Polytechnic of Karlovac, Trg J.J.Strossmayera 9, 47 000 Karlovac, Croatia
NATALIJA PEJNOVIĆ ; Croatian Institute for Health Protection and Safety at Work, R. Cimermana 64a, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Basic properties of vehicle interior are described. Car seat design, upholstery fabrics and passenger safety have been particularly emphasized. Textile fabrics as products providing comfort, safety and esthetics of the vehicle interiorwere dealt with. Safety belts, airbags and car seat covers were specially pointed out. Specific problems related to the safety of passengers, whose anthropometric measurements deviate from the average ones, were addressed.

Keywords

ergonomic bodily posture; passenger safety; anthropometric measurements; airbags; safety belts; car seat covers

Hrčak ID:

52692

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/52692

Publication date:

31.3.2010.

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