Design of kneeling-sitting dual-use office chair based on ergonomics

Abstract

With the popularity of paperless office methods, the proportion of people who use sitting posture as the main office posture is increasing[1], but at the same time, some disadvantages of sitting office are also highlighted. From the perspective of ergonomics, this article designs and analyses the structure and specific dimensions of the kneeling-sitting dual-use office chair. Based on the analysis of human spine curvature and lumbar electromyography, the effects of kneeling and sitting postures on human spine were compared. Then perfect the kneeling-sitting dual-use office chair that is more suitable for people’s office style.