Original Article
  • Correlation Analysis between Wheelchair Multi-layer Headrest Foam Properties and Injury Index

  • Sungwook Cho*, Seungmin Ji*, Seong S. Cheon*†

  • * Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduated School, Kongju National University

  • Wheelchair Multi-layer headrest foam 특성과 상해지수간 상관관계 분석

  • 조성욱*· 지승민*· 전성식*†

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Correspondence to

  • Seong S. Cheon

  • * Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduated School, Kongju National University

  • E-mail: sscheon@kongju.ac.kr