Insertion force reduction in multipin connectors with various tip shapes

1989 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Kei-Ichi Yasuda ◽  
Kenichi Nakano ◽  
Tsuneo Kanai ◽  
Yasuhiro Ando
Keyword(s):  
Insertion Force ◽  
Force Reduction

Microneedle Insertion Force Reduction Using Vibratory Actuation

2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Yang ◽  
Jeffrey D. Zahn
Keyword(s):  
Insertion Force ◽  
Force Reduction

scholarly journals Investigation of vibration parameters for needle insertion force reduction

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 608-611
Author(s):  
Dennis Rehling ◽  
Jan Liu ◽  
Kent W. Stewart ◽  
Peter P. Pott ◽  
Frank Schiele
Keyword(s):  
Needle Insertion ◽  
Insertion Force ◽  
Pain Experience ◽  
Medical Interventions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Puncture Force ◽  
Force Reduction ◽  
Needle Insertion Force ◽  
Vibration Parameters ◽  
Shaft Friction

AbstractMany medical interventions in therapy and diagnostics require needle insertion into tissue. Common complications such as increased pain and formation of haematoma are caused by wrong needle positioning. It has been shown that pain experience and needle positioning can be improved by a reduction of insertion force, which can be achieved by vibrating the needle axially. An experimental setup has been designed to investigate the influences of different combinations of vibration frequencies (10, 100, and 200 Hz) and vibration amplitudes (20, 100, and 500 μm) during needle insertion into thin sheets of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). A customary 20 W loudspeaker was used to generate the vibration. The results indicate a maximum reduction of 73 % in puncture force and up to a 100 % reduction in shaft friction force. However, the additional vibration force generated by the vibration movement has to be high enough to generate positive effects in terms of force reduction.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF DOMAIN INTEGRATED DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR BIO-INSPIRED DESIGN- A CASE STUDY OF SUTURE PIN DESIGN

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 487-496
Author(s):  
Pavan Tejaswi Velivela ◽  
Nikita Letov ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Total Deformation ◽  
Insertion Force ◽  
Force Reaction ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Work Done

AbstractThis paper investigates the design and development of bio-inspired suture pins that would reduce the insertion force and thereby reducing the pain in the patients. Inspired by kingfisher's beak and porcupine quills, the conceptual design of the suture pin is developed by using a unique ideation methodology that is proposed in this research. The methodology is named as Domain Integrated Design, which involves in classifying bio-inspired structures into various domains. There is little work done on such bio-inspired multifunctional aspect. In this research we have categorized the vast biological functionalities into domains namely, cellular structures, shapes, cross-sections, and surfaces. Multi-functional bio-inspired structures are designed by combining different domains. In this research, the hypothesis is verified by simulating the total deformation of tissue and the needle at the moment of puncture. The results show that the bio-inspired suture pin has a low deformation on the tissue at higher velocities at the puncture point and low deformation in its own structure when an axial force (reaction force) is applied to its tip. This makes the design stiff and thus require less force of insertion.

A novel model of Z-pin insertion in prepreg based on fracture mechanics

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440542110144
Author(s):  
Guobiao Ji ◽  
Liang Cheng ◽  
Shaohua Fei ◽  
Jiangxiong Li ◽  
Yinglin Ke
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Cohesive Elements ◽  
Fe Method ◽  
Insertion Force ◽  
Mechanics Model

Through-thickness reinforcement is a promising solution to the problem of delamination susceptibility in laminated composites. Modeling Z-pin–prepreg interaction is essential for accurate robotics-assisted Z-pin insertion. In this paper, a novel Z-pin insertion force model combining the classical cohesive finite element (FE) method with a dynamic analytical fracture mechanics model is proposed. The velocity-dependent cohesive elements, in which the fracture toughness is provided by the analytical model, are implemented in Z-pin insertion FE model to predict the crack initiation and propagation. Then Z-pin insertion experiments are performed on prepreg sample with metallic Z-pins at different velocities to identify the analytical model parameters and validate the simulation predictions offered by the model. Dynamics of Z-pin interaction with inhomogeneous prepreg is described and the effects of insertion velocity on prepreg contact force are studied. Results show that the force model agrees well with experiments and the fracture toughness rises with the increasing Z-pin insertion velocity.

The mechanics of a climbing fall with a belayer who can be lifted

2021 ◽  
pp. 175433712199261
Author(s):  
Ulrich Leuthäusser
Keyword(s):  
Exact Solution ◽  
Impact Force ◽  
Initial Position ◽  
Minimum Mass ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Stopping Distance ◽  
Sport Climbing ◽  
Force Reduction ◽  
Maximum Impact Force

In sport climbing, a common method of belaying is to use a static rope brake attached to the belayer’s harness, but the belayer can move freely. This paper investigates the dynamics of a climbing fall with such a belayer. The dynamics are nontrivial because of the belayer’s constraint to be always at or above his initial position. An exact solution for a linear elastic rope is presented. Compared to a fix-point belay, one obtains a considerable force reduction on the belay-chain. However, there is a trade-off of a longer stopping distance of both climber and belayer. In order to calculate the stopping distance, friction between rope and the top carabiner has been taken into account. Closed-form formulas allow for calculating the maximum impact force, as well as the minimum mass of the belayer which is necessary to hold a fall from a certain height.

scholarly journals Hybrid Multisite Silicon Neural Probe with Integrated Flexible Connector for Interchangeable Packaging

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 2605
Author(s):  
Ashley Novais ◽  
Carlos Calaza ◽  
José Fernandes ◽  
Helder Fonseca ◽  
Patricia Monteiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fabrication Process ◽  
High Signal ◽  
Wafer Level ◽  
Neural Probes ◽  
Insertion Force ◽  
Precise Integration ◽  
Flexible Cable ◽  
Flexible Polymer ◽  
Hybrid Silicon

Multisite neural probes are a fundamental tool to study brain function. Hybrid silicon/polymer neural probes combine rigid silicon and flexible polymer parts into one single device and allow, for example, the precise integration of complex probe geometries, such as multishank designs, with flexible biocompatible cabling. Despite these advantages and benefiting from highly reproducible fabrication methods on both silicon and polymer substrates, they have not been widely available. This paper presents the development, fabrication, characterization, and in vivo electrophysiological assessment of a hybrid multisite multishank silicon probe with a monolithically integrated polyimide flexible interconnect cable. The fabrication process was optimized at wafer level, and several neural probes with 64 gold electrode sites equally distributed along 8 shanks with an integrated 8 µm thick highly flexible polyimide interconnect cable were produced. The monolithic integration of the polyimide cable in the same fabrication process removed the necessity of the postfabrication bonding of the cable to the probe. This is the highest electrode site density and thinnest flexible cable ever reported for a hybrid silicon/polymer probe. Additionally, to avoid the time-consuming bonding of the probe to definitive packaging, the flexible cable was designed to terminate in a connector pad that can mate with commercial zero-insertion force (ZIF) connectors for electronics interfacing. This allows great experimental flexibility because interchangeable packaging can be used according to experimental demands. High-density distributed in vivo electrophysiological recordings were obtained from the hybrid neural probes with low intrinsic noise and high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

Analysis of the insertion force in a Fork-Pin contact

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorin-Alexandru Ionică ◽  
Sergiu-Valentin Galațanu ◽  
Alexandra Ionică ◽  
Titus Slavici
Keyword(s):  
Insertion Force

Research on the End Effect Detent Force Reduction of Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor with Auxiliary Poles One-Piece Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 416-417 ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
He Zhang ◽  
Bao Quan Kou ◽  
Shou Lun Guo ◽  
Hai Lin Zhang ◽  
Yin Xi Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Synchronous Motor ◽  
Linear Motor ◽  
End Effect ◽  
Detent Force ◽  
Linear Synchronous Motor ◽  
Force Reduction ◽  
The One

In order to minimize the detent force of permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (PMLSM) caused by end effect, a novel auxiliary poles one-piece structure is proposed. Two auxiliary poles are extended directly from two ends of the armature core. And magnetic isolation bridges are set between auxiliary pole and armature core. Compared with the conventional discrete auxiliary poles, the one-piece structure will reduce the manufacture difficulty of PMLSM with auxiliary poles and improve the reliability of linear motor.

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