Static Analyses

Nf

P

Assumptions• Negligible out of plane

loads• Entire user load is on

the hand grip• The underarm pad is

being held by a screw.

ΣFy=ma=0Σfy=-P+Nf=0P=Nf

Static AnalysesAssumptions• Force on Dy can be

neglected• Force Dx has a direct

relation with Cx being Dx=Cx/2

Nf

Dx

Cx

Cy

Dy

ΣFy=ma=0ΣFy=Nf-Cy=0Nf=Cy=P

Static AnalysesP

ByBy

BX BX

ΣFy=ma=0ΣFy=2By-P=0By=P/2

Statics Analyses

Ax Ax

Static Analyses Assumptions• Force on Dy can be

neglected

Bx

Cx

Dx

Ax

Cy

Dy

Byunknown: 3 unknownsAx,BX,CxEquations: 3 equationsΣFy=ma=0ΣFx=ma=0ΣM=0