Ergonomic Riveting Tool With Edge Rollers for Fatigue Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rivet squeezer tools lack ergonomic features, leading to discomfort, repetitive stress injuries, and reduced accuracy in use.
Innovation Solution
A pneumatically operated riveting tool with a support bracket, edge rollers, and a rotatable handle with an actuatable switch, designed to engage the edge of a work-piece for weight support and adjustable positioning, enabling ergonomic operation and improved control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional powered hand tools are used for riveting, then the tool can perform basic riveting functions, but the tool causes user fatigue and repetitive stress injuries due to lack of ergonomic features
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the anti-weight principle by using a support bracket with rollers that engage the workpiece to support and balance the weight of the riveting tool. This counteracts the tool's weight, reducing the force required by the user to hold and maneuver the tool, thereby minimizing user fatigue and repetitive stress injuries while maintaining basic riveting functionality.
2Manufacturing precision
If conventional riveting tools are used, then the tool structure remains simple, but the tool lacks accuracy and control due to insufficient support and positioning mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a support bracket with rollers as a mediating component between the riveting tool and the workpiece. This intermediary structure provides positioning and support functions that improve tool accuracy and control during riveting operations, while the modular design of the support bracket keeps the added complexity manageable and justified by the performance benefits.
3Duration of action of moving object
If the riveting tool is held manually without support, then the tool structure remains simple, but the user experiences fatigue and reduced control over extended periods
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket with rollers continuously supports the tool weight during operation, enabling sustained use without user fatigue. This allows the operator to maintain comfort and control over extended periods, significantly improving the duration of action for which the tool can be effectively operated.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the riveting tool lacks positioning mechanisms, then the tool structure remains simple, but the working end cannot be easily adjusted relative to the workpiece
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by incorporating rollers that enable movable adjustment of the working end relative to the workpiece. The rollers allow the tool to be easily repositioned and adapted to different workpiece locations and orientations, providing dynamic adjustability that enhances versatility while keeping the positioning mechanism relatively simple through the use of rolling contact.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces user fatigue, enhances tool accuracy, and improves manufacturing throughput by providing a more ergonomic and efficient riveting experience.
Implementation Method 1
The edge rollers are configured to rollably engage an edge of a work-piece so as to support the weight of the riveting tool
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to riveting apparatuses, riveting devices, and methods for their use. An example riveting apparatus includes a pneumatically operated riveting tool having a working end for squeezing a rivet. The riveting apparatus includes a support bracket connected to the riveting tool proximate the working end, the support bracket having arms projecting on each side of the riveting tool. The riveting apparatus also includes a pair of spaced-apart edge rollers coupled to the support arms. The edge rollers are configured to rollably engage an edge of a work-piece so as to support the weight of the riveting tool and enable movable adjustment of the working end relative to the work-piece. The riveting apparatus includes a handle rotatably mounted to the riveting tool to enable axial rotation of the handle, the handle having an actuatable switch configured to selectively operate the riveting tool.