Ergonomic Parameters for the Optimal use of Refrigerator Doors

Abstract

The Industrial Design Division of the National Institute of Technology developed an ergonomic analysis of refrigerator doors in order to create parameters for its lay-outs. This study was required by a brazilian home appliance industry.

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