Adjustable Cone-Shaped Concrete Shield for Vibrator Splash Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing safety devices for construction workers do not effectively protect against concrete splashes while using concrete vibrators in flat places, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation and burns, and often require additional protective clothing that hinders job performance.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, adjustable concrete shield made of plastic with a cone-shaped design that wraps around the vibrator head, secured by straps, providing protection from splashes without the need for additional equipment or clothing, and is easy to install and clean.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If workers wear additional protective clothing to protect against concrete splashes, then safety is improved, but job performance is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is segmented into multiple functional components: a face shield for facial protection, a chest guard for torso protection, and wrist guards for hand protection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific protective function while maintaining overall flexibility and not hindering job performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective device is designed as a multi-functional system that simultaneously protects the face, chest, and wrists from concrete splashes. By integrating multiple protective functions into a single coordinated device, workers gain comprehensive protection without needing multiple separate pieces of protective clothing that would hinder movement and job performance.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If workers use protective gear to prevent skin and eye irritation, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The face shield, chest guard, and wrist guards are merged into a single integrated protective device that can be worn simultaneously. This merging reduces the complexity of managing multiple separate protective items and simplifies the overall protective gear system while maintaining comprehensive protection against concrete splashes.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective device utilizes flexible shell structures and thin film materials that provide effective protection against concrete splashes while maintaining flexibility and comfort. The flexible design allows the protective gear to conform to the worker's body and movements without creating excessive complexity or restricting job performance.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If comprehensive protective clothing is worn, then protection from concrete splashes is improved, but productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is designed with dynamic flexibility, allowing the face shield, chest guard, and wrist guards to move and adapt with the worker's movements. This dynamic design ensures that comprehensive protection is maintained while freedom of movement is preserved, thereby not reducing productivity or job efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
Each component of the protective device (face shield, chest guard, wrist guards) is designed with local quality optimization for its specific protective function. The protection is applied locally where needed, providing comprehensive coverage without unnecessary material or structure in areas where it would hinder movement and productivity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a novel form of concrete shield preventing the concrete splashes once the vibrator is working. The assembly comes in form of a cone-shaped device with adjustable straps allowing it to retain its position once the assembly is in working condition. The proposed assembly provides ease of installation, and enhanced efficiency with minimum cost involved.