Evaluation of pliers’ grip spans in the maximum gripping task and sub-maximum cutting task

Kim, D.-M.; Kong, Y. K.

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Evaluation of pliers’ grip spans in the maximum gripping task and sub-maximum cutting task

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Kim D.-M. , Kong Y. K.

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A total of 25 males participated to investigate the effects of the grip spans of pliers on the total grip force, individual finger forces and muscle activities in the maximum gripping task and wire-cutting tasks. In the maximum gripping task, results showed that the 50-mm grip span had significantly higher total grip strength than the other grip spans. In the cutting task, the 50-mm grip span also showed significantly higher grip strength than the 65-mm and 80-mm grip spans, whereas the muscle activities showed a higher value at 80-mm grip span. The ratios of cutting force to maximum grip strength were also investigated. Ratios of 30.3%, 31.3% and 41.3% were obtained by grip spans of 50-mm, 65-mm, and 80-mm, respectively. Thus, the 50-mm grip span for pliers might be recommended to provide maximum exertion in gripping tasks, as well as lower maximum-cutting force ratios in the cutting tasks.

Słowa kluczowe

grip span two-handle type hand tools maximum gripping task cutting task

siła chwytania spawanie i cięcie narzędzia ręczne praca mięśni

Wydawca

Taylor & Francis

Czasopismo

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Rocznik

2016

Tom

Vol. 22, No. 4

Strony

449--456

Opis fizyczny

Bibliogr. 29 poz.

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autor

Kim D.-M.

Dongseo University, Korea

autor

Kong Y. K.

ykong@skku.edu

Sungkyunkwan Univesrity, Korea

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.

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