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Vol.38, No.0, 333 ~ 345, 2013
Title
A Study on the Design Direction for Usability Enlargement of Fire Extinguisher
강병환 Kang Byeong-hwan , 김덕남 Kim Duek-nam
Abstract
I, the researcher, considered the way of Fire Extinguisher design to increase responsiveness on the initial fire. First of all, a survey was carried out in the general adult users for conducting research. The survey was divided into the contents on the recognition of the fire extinguisher, the general requirements and improvement, and it was carried out to be classified on the basis of the results. I`ve been supported by the review of the literature, fire fighting practitioners and the material, technical support of experts in the course of this study. Summarizing the results of classified study: First, to strengthen the convenience and promptness by adopting built-in power touch-type remote control for one touch control panel. Second, add a brief description of easy-to-understand on the pressure gauge and to increase accessibility for fire extinguishers. Third, a variety of colors can be applied to seek the harmony with the building and to feel a sense of intimacy by moving away from the red color. Fourth, they should be adopted in the walls or choosing the type designed with the smooth flow of human traffic. Fifth, the glass fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) is made a proposal as the materials for the main body of the fire extinguisher. Finally, the design should be reinforced the accessibility and usability compared to the common user facility and women will also be included in the category of fire vulnerable facilities. If the results of above study could be reflected in the progress of a new fire extinguisher design, it can contribute to reduce the damage of life and property due to fire.
Key Words
소화기, 디자인, 제품디자인, 방재, Fire Extinguisher, Design, Product Design, Disaster Prevention
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