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。划桨运动是发展最快的娱乐活动之一。目前的独木舟座椅产品将划桨者支撑在柔性织物或塑料桶中，但不提供移动受限的使用者有效、独立和平等参与所需的稳定支撑基座。通用独木舟座椅系统将支持骨盆，躯干和腿，创造一个稳定的支持基础，将增加上身功能，平衡，耐力，力量和运动效率。技术创新将机械地连接划桨和独木舟，使个人垫使用和增强功能和有效性的划桨运动，力量，平衡，定位或耐力的限制。第一阶段的结果表明，在不影响安全性的情况下，增强了划桨者的力量、舒适度和平衡性。第二阶段的用户测试将通过对贴合性、支撑性、用户满意度、划水强度和耐力的比较测量来证明座椅的功能优势。座椅的耐久性和安全性将通过强度和载荷测试来确定。有了新的座位，个人，户外娱乐项目，租赁公司和装备商将有一个系统，使安全，有效和平等的独木舟机会，为所有能力的人。