ERGONOMICS

Ergonomics is the science of the laws governing human work. Today, almost all activities of daily life can be considered from an ergonomic point of view. At König + Neurath, this includes working at a computer screen as well as sitting in meetings. When we talk about „ergonomics“, we usually refer to the field of „physical ergonomics“. Among other things, it deals with the design of a workplace in the office. One of its aims is to prevent postural and movement problems for workers. As König + Neurath has set itself the goal of designing healthy workplaces, we use the tools and findings of ergonomics in the development of our products. One example of this is the anatomically shaped backrest of a chair or the option of adapting chairs to the dimensions of the user, i.e. adjusting the seat height, seat depth or the position of the armrest change. We also integrate such functions in our tables, especially in the electric motorized and gas spring-supported height-adjustable tables.

The lowest ergonomic requirement for a table is the ability to adjust the height of the table to the user‘s needs, a surface that is suitable in terms of reflection and heat, and easily accessible and ergonomically shaped controls.

Desks that allow you to alternate between sitting and standing offer real added value for a dynamic way of working. Users benefit more from alternating between sitting and standing than just switching between different sitting postures. In addition to an immediately noticeable improvement in physical well-being, the free change of postures has the effect of increasing the mental performance and creative radius of action of those working. Mental and physical mobility are mutually dependent. This is why the issue of sitting/standing plays a central role in our development of table systems. In addition to motorized height-adjustable tables, we design tables with more spontaneous systems that are independent of supply lines.

Because people are different, it should be possible to carefully adapt a chair to the user‘s body measurements. This is the functional basis for the development of König+Neurath seating furniture. In addition to the functions themselves, König+Neurath also designs the associated operating elements ergonomically. For us, adapting to the anthropometry of the user is the prerequisite for the concept of dynamic sitting:

It is important that the pelvis is balanced on the ischial tuberosities. The spine straightens, which supports its double-S shape. An upright upper body improves the reach of the arms and creates more space in the abdomen for the internal organs and deeper breathing. Bending the upper body forwards or backwards takes place in the hip joints and not by curving the spine. Sitting upright, leaning back, leaning forward: the best sitting posture is always the next one! König+Neurath office chairs allow different sitting postures and support the sitter.

For us, another key component of the dynamic seating concept is a good synchronised mechanism. König+Neurath has therefore been developing its own mechanisms with outstanding ergonomic properties for years. These include, for example the lowering of the front edge of the seat when leaning back. König+Neurath uses the requirements of the TÜV Rheinland ergonomics certificate, according to which some of the König+Neurath office swivel chairs are certified, as a benchmark.

Creating good acoustic conditions is an important aspect of modern, ergonomic office furnishings. Noise - whether caused by equipment or colleagues - significantly impairs employees‘ concentration and decision-making times and therefore their performance. Everyday noises such as loud talking and ringing telephones are already at the upper end of the permissible volume range in the office. For efficient and stress-free working in a multi-person office, measures that improve the overall acoustics are therefore highly recommended.

Intelligent office furnishing solutions are able to reduce noise in the entire frequency range of common office sources. König + Neurath product development uses innovative, acoustically effective materials. We use these materials to equip intelligent room divider systems and desk panels so that, in addition to their shielding effect, they also effectively absorb sound and noise.