2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of anti-vibration glove with 3D structured weft-knitted fabric
| Project/Area Number |
20K14638
|
|---|
| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
|
| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
|---|
| Review Section |
Basic Section 18030:Design engineering-related
|
|---|
| Research Institution | Kyoto Institute of Technology |
|---|
Principal Investigator |
Yu Annie 京都工芸繊維大学, 繊維学系, 助教 (00863416)
|
|---|
| Project Period (FY) |
2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
|
| Keywords | weft knitting / 3D spacer structure / inlaid / vibration isolation / protective work glove / hand ergonomics / glove design / product evaluation |
|---|
| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
An understanding of the effect of the materials and designs of the current anti-vibration gloves on wearing comfort, vibration absorption ability and hand dexterity is achieved. A novel 3D structured weft-knitted fabric is created for absorbing and dissipating vibrations by using different types of knitting arrangements, materials and the inlay knitting technique. An anti-vibration glove prototype is also developed, and the performance in vibration isolation is confirmed.
This research provides a new perspective on 3D knitted fabrics as vibration isolation materials and anti-vibration glove development by increasing the dynamic stiffness of spacer fabric through a inlay method, integrating comfort, hand sensitivity towards vibration at different hand regions and hand ergonomics in the glove design.
|
| Free Research Field |
Textiles Engineering
|
| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
The creation of the novel 3D structure of knitted fabrics has research and practical significance in the textiles, protective clothing and materials engineering fields. The project provides the basis for advancing the design of hand protection products to minimize the risk of injuries for workers.
|
