GB/T 15759-2023 in English

GB/T 15759—2023: In-depth interpretation of human body template design and use requirements

The National Standard of the People's Republic of China GB/T 15759—2023 "Human Body Template Design and Use Requirements" was officially released recently, replacing the original GB/T15759—1995 and GB/T14779—1993. This standard has made important updates in terms of human body size data, joint angle adjustment range, and template use form, providing a more scientific basis for ergonomic assistance in product design.

Background of Standard Revision and Technological Evolution

With the deepening of human ergonomics research and technological advancement, human body templates play an increasingly important role in product design, automotive space layout, and industrial equipment optimization. This standard revision is based on the national adult human body size survey data from 2014 to 2018, and the original standard has been comprehensively updated.

Comparison of standard frameworks

Detailed explanation of human body template design requirements

GB/T 15759-2023 specifies the design requirements of human body templates for adults of four height levels, which are applicable to the ergonomics-assisted design and evaluation of products or systems such as workspaces, operating positions, seats, and control devices under standing and sitting conditions.

Template size data

Table 2 lists the design dimensions of human body templates for four height levels in detail, covering key indicators such as height, eye height, shoulder joint center height, elbow height, and knee height. These data are based on the latest national adult human body size survey results to ensure matching with actual human body dimensions.

Joint angle adjustment range

Table 3 specifies the adjustment range of each joint in different views, for example:

• Wrist joint: 140~200 degrees in both side view and top view.
• Elbow joint: adjustment range is 60~180 degrees.
• Head/neck joint: 130~225 degrees in side view and 155~205 degrees in front view.

Human body template usage requirements

According to the requirements of GB/T12985-1991, human body templates of different height levels should be reasonably selected. In actual application, the template can be in physical form or computer-aided design form. Appendix A introduces in detail the specific application cases of sitting human body templates in automotive space design.

Implementation Suggestions

To ensure the effective implementation of the standard, it is recommended that:

1. Introduce the standardized use process of human body templates during the product design stage.
2. Select the appropriate human body template ratio (such as 1:10, 1:5 or 1:1) for different application scenarios.
3. In combination with actual dressing requirements, add appropriate allowance for nude size (see Appendix B).

Conclusion

The release of GB/T 15759-2023 marks a new stage in the design and use requirements of human body templates. Through scientific human body size data and precise joint angle adjustment range, this standard provides an important basis for ergonomic optimization in product design, and also lays the foundation for technological progress and user experience improvement in related industries.