The degeneration of physical function of the aging often causes physical disability. The aging people have difficulties in getting in and out of the compact car, decreasing their chance to go outdoors. The present stu...The degeneration of physical function of the aging often causes physical disability. The aging people have difficulties in getting in and out of the compact car, decreasing their chance to go outdoors. The present study is based on observation of six disabled aged users of light to moderate physical disability in moving inside and getting in and out of a car. From the video and interviews, problems the disabled aged people encountered in using compact cars were addressed. To solve the inconvenience and difficulty elderly disabled passengers have in a compact car, a concept design of a welfare vehicle was developed. In the concept welfare vehicle, a big hand bar on the side of the car door that can be controlled with the operation of car door was proposed to help the aging people support their body. Moreover, special enlarged chair, hand grip, and lighting under the rear seat were offered to help the aging people get in and out of the ear. In addition, a hand grip hidden on the ceiling can help the elderly disabled passengers move around inside a compact car.展开更多
文摘The degeneration of physical function of the aging often causes physical disability. The aging people have difficulties in getting in and out of the compact car, decreasing their chance to go outdoors. The present study is based on observation of six disabled aged users of light to moderate physical disability in moving inside and getting in and out of a car. From the video and interviews, problems the disabled aged people encountered in using compact cars were addressed. To solve the inconvenience and difficulty elderly disabled passengers have in a compact car, a concept design of a welfare vehicle was developed. In the concept welfare vehicle, a big hand bar on the side of the car door that can be controlled with the operation of car door was proposed to help the aging people support their body. Moreover, special enlarged chair, hand grip, and lighting under the rear seat were offered to help the aging people get in and out of the ear. In addition, a hand grip hidden on the ceiling can help the elderly disabled passengers move around inside a compact car.
