Diseño y construcción del asiento abatible del paramédico para ambulancias según la norma técnica ecuatoriana NTE INEN 2 512:2009

Abstract

The issue addressed in this research stemmed from the lack of a proper design for the paramedic's seat, which hinders compliance with regulatory requirements and the assurance of service quality. The objective is to design and construct a seat that complies with the NTE INEN 2 512:2009 standard. The gathered information revealed deficiencies in the seat concerning the NTE INEN 2 512:2009 standard. For this reason, efforts were made to design a seat that meets the NTE INEN 2 512:2009 standard, and a dynamic test based on CEPE R80 was implemented to assess the seat's strength under the conditions specified by the standard. The seat was simulated using specialized software, which provided data close to reality, and these results were compared with the aforementioned standards. Regarding the manufacturing process, CNC cutting and CN folding technologies were employed, along with hydraulic bending, to enhance the seat assembly precision. As a result, a seat design was obtained that met multiple aspects of these standards. Its construction is feasible using readily available materials in the market, which would facilitate large-scale production and distribution. This advancement in the design of sturdy seats that comply with regulations represents a significant step forward in the industry, ensuring comfort and, most importantly, the safety of paramedics.