- Tytuł:
- Evaluation and Optimization of Handle Design Parameters of a Grass Trimming Machine
- Autorzy:
- Mallick, Z.
- Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/89898.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2008
- Wydawca:
- Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
- Tematy:
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grass trimming machine
hand-arm vibration
design parameters
optimization
D-shape handle - Opis:
- The grass trimming machine is a widely used agricultural machine for cutting grass by the roadside and in other areas in Malaysia. Hand–arm vibration (HAV) syndrome is very common among workers operating power tools and performing similar work for extended periods. Grass trimming involves the use of a motorized cutter spinning at high speed, resulting in high levels of HAV among its operators. The existing D-shape handle causes HAV-related stress and operational load in operators. This research proposes a new design of a handle of the grass trimming machine. When this new design was compared with the old one, it was found that the new handle resulted in 18% lower HAV. To find the lowest HAV, 3 critical parameters of the new handle (length, angle and material of the cap of the handle) were optimized using the Taguchi quality tool. Appropriately selected parameters of the new handle significantly reduced the occurrence of HAV among grass trimmers.
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2008, 14, 3; 343--349
1080-3548 - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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