Inward torque and high-friction handles can reduce required muscle efforts for torque generation.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE:The effects of handle friction and torque direction on muscle activity and torque are empirically investigated using cylindrical handles. BACKGROUND:A torque biomechanical model that considers contact force, friction, and torque direction was evaluated using different friction handles. METHODS:Twelve adults exerted hand torque in opposite directions about the long axis of a cylinder covered with aluminum or rubber while grip force, torque, and finger flexor electromyography (EMG) were recorded. In addition, participants performed grip exertions without torque, in which they matched the EMG level obtained during previous maximum torque exertions, to allow us to determine how grip force was affected by the absence of torque. RESULTS:(a) Maximum torque was 52% greater for the high-friction rubber handle than for the low-friction aluminum handle. (b) Total normal force increased 33% with inward torque (torque applied in the direction fingertips point) and decreased 14% with outward torque (torque in the direction the thumb points), compared with that with no torque. Consequently, maximum inward torque was 45% greater than maximum outward torque. (c) The effect of torque direction was greater for the high-friction rubber handle than for the low-friction aluminum handle. CONCLUSION:The results support the proposed model, which predicts a large effect of torque direction when high-friction handles are gripped. APPLICATION:Designing tasks with high friction and inward rotations can increase the torque capability of workers of a given strength, or reduce required muscle activities for given torque exertions, thus reducing the risk of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders.

journal_name

Hum Factors

journal_title

Human factors

authors

Seo NJ,Armstrong TJ,Chaffin DB,Ashton-Miller JA

doi

10.1518/001872008X250610

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-02-01 00:00:00

pages

37-48

issue

1

eissn

0018-7208

issn

1547-8181

journal_volume

50

pub_type

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