Ergonomic Design of Noseless Bicycle Saddle using UPVC/Silica-Aerogel

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https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v14i3.53597

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Noseless seat, Perineal pressure, Unsupported sitting

Abstract

Introduction: During cycling most of the people suffer from perineal pain due to the pressure acting on the perineal area by the nose of the seat. Also Unsupported sitting on the saddle in a forward bending posture for longer time induce low back pain (LBP) among cyclists. So this paper presents the design of noseless bicycle seat with backrest using UPVC/Silica-Aerogel.

Methods: This seat is designed as per the anthropometric dimensions of human body. Various parameters such as Lumbar position, seat tilt angle, seat position, backrest angle, seat height, backrest height, seat and backrest width are considered and the optimal value is determined while designing. The material chosen for the base of seat is UPVC/Silica- Aerogel composite and the cushioning material is chosen as polyurethene foam.  The design is executed in 3D modelling software and validated using FEA package.

Results: The maximum stresses induced in the newly proposed material UPVC/Silica-Aerogel (4.41MPa) is lesser than its yield strength (59 MPa). The maximum anterior stress of noseless seat is found out to be 24.5 kPa which is lower than that of the saddle with nose (41 kPa).

Conclusion: As the anterior stress of noseless seat is lesser, the perineal pressure of cyclists is greatly reduced and this decreases the health problems associated with the perineal pressure. Also the backrest of the seatpan enhances the supporting of back muscles and reduces LBP among cyclists.

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Author Biographies

Govindaraj Periasamy, PSG College of Technology, Coimatore-641004, Tamil Nadu, India.

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimatore-641004, Tamil Nadu, India (Corresponding author)

Phone number: +91 9894036278

Email: pgr.mech@psgtech.ac.in

 

Sudheep Sushil Kumar, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb-60115, Illinois, USA

Graduate Student (Master of Science), Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb-60115, Illinois, USA

E-mail: sudheepsanjay2@gmail.com

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Published

2024-07-01

How to Cite

Periasamy, G., & Sushil Kumar, S. (2024). Ergonomic Design of Noseless Bicycle Saddle using UPVC/Silica-Aerogel. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 14(3), 301–309. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v14i3.53597

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