Vibration reduction pad for hand-held paint spray guns
US7721977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G1/01
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pad for handle grips of hand held paint spray guns. Frequent prolonged use of paint spray guns can result in the fatiguing and stressing of operator hands. Fatigue and stress can be aggravated by requiring the operator to hold his or her hand in essentially one position on the handle grip. The pad reduces such fatigue and stress. The pad fits within a recessed region that is molded into the paint spray gun handle where the operator's palm meets the grip. Alternatively, the pad could be attached to existing paint spray gun handle grips that are lacking the recessed region. The pad is made of a material that is less dense than the synthetic resinous material of the spray gun handle grip. Preferably, the material is plastic foam or gel and is attached to the spray gun handle using an acrylic glue. The pad is designed to absorb some of the vibrational energy that is transmitted to the operator's hand in current spray gun handles. This reduction in vibrational energy transmission decreases operator fatigue and stress. The pad is deformable which provides the operator with added comfort by improving the fit between the operator's palm and the spray gun handle grip, thus reducing fatigu…
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