Torque Wrench Shock Absorption via Nested Foam
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic torque wrenches are prone to damage from accidental drops or impacts, which can affect their calibration and reduce their operational life due to lack of shock absorption mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating shock absorption components, such as foam, above and below the electronic display and under the end cap, to absorb impact forces and protect internal components, thereby increasing the tool's durability and operational life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If shock absorption components are added to protect electronic components, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shock absorption foam is nested within the existing housing structure of the torque wrench, specifically positioned in the handle portion between the end cap and battery tray. This nesting approach allows the protective function to be integrated into the existing structure without adding external complexity or requiring separate protective housings.
Solution Approach 2:
The shock absorption foam acts as an intermediary element between the end cap and the battery tray, absorbing impact forces before they can reach the electronic components. This intermediary material provides a cushioning layer that protects sensitive electronics from shock and vibration during normal use or accidental drops.
2Reliability
If shock absorption foam is disposed above and below the display, then protection of electronic components is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shock absorption foam is pre-positioned within the handle portion during the manufacturing process, specifically between the end cap and battery tray. This preliminary placement ensures that when the torque wrench is assembled, the protective foam is already in its correct position, eliminating the need for complex assembly steps to install protective components during final assembly.
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 shock absorption components effectively absorb impact forces, minimizing damage to electronic components and extending the operational life of the torque wrench by reducing the transfer of shock to sensitive parts.
Implementation Method 1
a shock absorption component is adapted to compress upon application of an impact force to the end cap
Implementation Method 2
shock absorption components disposed in the tool to protect various components of the tool in the event the tool is dropped or otherwise sustains an impact force
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a tool including one or more shock absorption components disposed in the tool and adapted to protect various components of the tool in the event the tool is dropped or otherwise sustains an impact force. In an embodiment, the tool includes shock absorption foam disposed above and below an electronic display. The tool may also include a shock absorption component disposed under an end cap of the tool to absorb a shock or impact force to the tool when the tool is dropped on the end cap.