A Universal Canoe Seating System

通用独木舟座椅系统

• 批准号: 6583340
• 负责人: Peter William Axelson
• 金额: $ 33.81万
• 依托单位: BENEFICIAL DESIGNS, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 1999
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1999-09-15 至 2004-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/6583340
• 关键词: assistive device /technology; balance; biomedical equipment development; clinical research; functional ability; human subject; muscle strength; person with disability; physical fitness; recreation; safety equipment; satisfaction

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Recreation is a primary factor in the quality of life of people with disabilities. Paddle sports are one of the fastest growing recreational activities. Current canoe seating products cradle the paddler in a flexible fabric or plastic bucket but do not provide the stable base of support required for efficient, independent and equal participation by users with movement limitations. The universal canoe seating system will support the pelvis, torso and legs creating a stable base of support that will increase upper body function, balance, endurance, strength and movement efficiency. Technological innovations will mechanically link paddler and canoe, enable personal cushion use and enhance the function and effectiveness of paddlers with movement, strength, balance, positioning or endurance limitations. Phase I results demonstrated enhanced paddler strength, comfort and balance without compromising safety. Phase II user testing will demonstrate the functional benefits of the seat through comparative measures of fit, support, user satisfaction, paddling strength and endurance. The durability and safety of the seat will be established through strength and load testing. With the new seat, individuals, outdoor recreation programs, rental companies and outfitters will have a system that enables safe, effective and equal canoeing opportunities for people of all abilities.

描述（由申请人提供）： 娱乐是残疾人生活质量的主要因素。桨运动是发展最快的休闲活动之一。目前的独木舟座椅产品将桨手固定在柔性织物或塑料桶中，但无法为行动受限的用户提供高效、独立和平等参与所需的稳定支撑基础。通用独木舟座椅系统将支撑骨盆、躯干和腿部，形成稳定的支撑基础，从而提高上半身功能、平衡、耐力、力量和运动效率。技术创新将以机械方式连接桨手和独木舟，实现个人坐垫的使用，并增强桨手在运动、力量、平衡、定位或耐力限制方面的功能和有效性。第一阶段的结果表明，在不影响安全性的情况下，桨手的力量、舒适度和平衡性得到了增强。第二阶段的用户测试将通过对贴合度、支撑性、用户满意度、划动强度和耐力的比较测量来展示座椅的功能优势。座椅的耐用性和安全性将通过强度和负载测试来确定。有了新的座椅，个人、户外休闲项目、租赁公司和户外用品供应商将拥有一个系统，为各种能力的人提供安全、有效和平等的划独木舟机会。