Inflatable Mannequin for Testing Thermal Properties of Clothing
A low-cost inflatable mannequin capable of testing the thermal properties of clothing has been developed through an international collaborative effort. The new system provides a simple method for quantitatively assessing convective and evaporative heat loss from the body in both stationary and dynamic configurations. The mannequin is mounted on a support frame, equipped with a positive pressure air circulation fan including internal and external ducts, a variable heating unit, and digital electronic air temperature sensors. Clothing insulation and ventilation is determined by comparing the heat energy input required in order to maintain an internal 39C (core) air temperature for a standing, seminude, configuration under 20℃ ambient air temperature condition. Sweating is simulated by irrigating the mannequin body with warm water at 37℃.
Budimir Mijovic Zenun Skenderi Jairo Drummond Uwe Reischl Conrad Colby Aledia Mermerian
Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia Escola de Design, Universidad do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, USA
国际会议
17th World Congress on Ergonomics(第十七届国际人类工效学大会)
北京
英文
1-7
2009-08-09（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）