Striking Tool Vibration Damping Insert
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual striking tools transmit force to the operator's hand, leading to discomfort and inefficiency, with existing solutions being either ineffective or complex and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A striking tool with an adjustable damping mass insertable into the head, featuring a cartridge with a damping member to absorb vibration, reducing force transmission to the handle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional striking tools are used, then striking force is transmitted effectively to the workpiece, but vibration and force are transmitted to the operator's hand causing discomfort and inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
A damping insert is introduced as an intermediary component between the striking head and handle. This insert contains a damping member that absorbs and dissipates vibration energy, acting as a mediator that blocks the transmission path of harmful vibrations while allowing the striking function to continue effectively
Solution Approach 2:
The damping member converts the harmful vibration energy transmitted through the head into beneficial damping effects. By allowing controlled movement and deformation of the damping member within the insert, the harmful vibrational energy is transformed into heat through internal friction, thereby reducing the force transmitted to the operator's hand
2Ease of operation
If damping components are added to reduce vibration, then operator comfort improves, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The damping system is segmented into modular components: a removable insert containing a damping member. This segmentation allows the damping function to be added independently without redesigning the entire tool structure, simplifying the overall device complexity while maintaining effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The damping insert is designed with movable components that allow the damping member to move dynamically in response to vibration. This dynamic design enables the damping system to adapt to different striking conditions automatically, reducing the need for complex control mechanisms and adjusting components
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The tool effectively reduces vibration and force transmission to the handle, making it more comfortable and efficient to use, with customizable damping characteristics through interchangeable inserts.
Implementation Method 1
a damping member located in the interior space, and a body located in the interior space. The body is movable with respect to the cartridge in order to allow the damping member to dampen vibration in the head
Data Source
AI summary
A striking tool is provided. The striking tool includes a head, a handle coupled to or extending from the head, and an insert. The head defines a striking surface and has an opening therein. The insert is removably insertable into the opening of the head. The insert includes a cartridge having an interior space, a damping member located in the interior space, and a body located in the interior space. The body is movable with respect to the cartridge in order to allow the damping member to dampen vibration in the head.