Development and application of a multi-axis dynamometer for measuring grip force

• Published in: Ergonomics Vol. 56; no. 12; pp. 1841 - 1849
• Main Authors: Irwin, C.B., Towles, J.D., Radwin, R.G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis 01.12.2013; Washington, DC Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: 2D grip force; Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Dynamometers; Equipment Design; Ergonomics; Ergonomics. Workplace layout; Ergonomics. Workplace layout. Occupational psychology; Female; Fingers; Grip force; Hand Strength - physiology; handle design; Handles; Hands; Humans; Male; Mathematical models; Medical sciences; multi-axis grip dynamometer; Muscle Strength Dynamometer; Musculoskeletal system; Occupational medicine; Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine; Segments; Sensors; Young Adult; Design; Human; Gripping; handle design; Force; multi-axis grip dynamometer; Motricity; 2D grip force; Dynamometer

Objective: This paper describes the development and application of a novel multi-axis hand dynamometer for quantifying 2D grip force magnitude and direction in the flexion-extension plane of the fingers. Methods: A three-beam reconfigurable form dynamometer, containing two active beams for measuring...