- Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation
- Vol: 5 Issue: 1
- A Noval Conceptual Design of a Stairlift for Elderly and Disabled People
A Noval Conceptual Design of a Stairlift for Elderly and Disabled People
Authors : Hüseyin Börklü, Ferhat Bozbuğa, Hüseyin Sezer, Veysel Özdemir
Pages : 17-29
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Publication Date : 2018-03-26
Article Type : Research
Abstract :The level of civilization of a society can be measured with the value and importance given to human. Developed and civilized countries offer many facilities for not only normal people but also disabled / elderly. Stair lifts are one of these facilities that will make daily life of the disabled / elderly people easier. Within the scope of this paper, a conceptual design of a novel stairlift was studied. This design process is based on the systematic design approach of Pahl Beitz. The overall design process includes problem definition, formulating (function diagram), creating and selecting of options. Future work is in progress for other design steps and prototype manufacturing.Keywords : Stairlift, Design for elderly and disabled, Systematic approach, QFD, TRIZ