Conceptual Design of Iron Box Handles with Ergonomic Aspects

Abstract

There is always a need for hand tools and hand operated products that are well designed. Designing a good handle is critical at work, especially when the product is operated for an extended period of time. This paper deals with the iron box used in the garment industry. Prolonged use of this product that is un ergonomically designed would create muscular pain in the wrist and shoulders. Here the handle of this conventional iron box is redesigned with a tilting angle that would minimize stress in the human wrist. Finally this is analysed using RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) tool in CATIA V5.