Design of a Chair for the Elderly from Compressed Material Made of Pineapple Fibers
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The research on the design of a relaxation chair for the elderly made from pineapple fiberboard aims to study the properties of pineapple fiberboard, the behavior of the elderly for designing a relaxation chair, and to assess user satisfaction. The sample group consisted of 30 elderly individuals from the Bangkae Elderly Home in Bangkok. The research tools included interviews and satisfaction surveys. The findings can be summarized as follows:The study of relevant documents and research on the properties of fiberboard, information about the elderly, design principles, and related studies revealed that chair design must consider the size and proportion of the elderly, the strength and durability of the chair, safety, comfort, and the physical limitations of the elderly. The design of the relaxation chair for the elderly made from pineapple fiberboard was based on appropriate size for use, comfort, and ease of assembly with fitting devices. The chair's dimensions are 350 mm in height, 800 mm. in width, and 800 mm. in seat length. The backrest is 750 mm. high, the footrest is 400 mm. long, and the armrests are 250 mm. high from the seat. The chair can also be adjusted to suit the user’s preferences. The satisfaction evaluation results showed the highest level of satisfaction.
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