Improved Drop-Weight Tennis Racquet Stringer
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom B/C/D
Start Date
21-5-2015
End Date
21-5-2015
Keywords
Tennis, Stringer, Drop-weight
Abstract
What design change to a conventional ATS Sports model drop-weight stringer can be made to decrease the stringing time for a tennis racquet? To answer this, a detailed analysis on design, manufacturability, and structural integrity was prepared to design a product that is manufacturable within the timeframe and produces a device which decreases the stringing time. First, an analysis on each vital component was completed, including the ratcheting components, pressure arm/drop mass, etc. Second, a virtual model was created with auxiliary components to test different designs. Through this analysis, and the virtual model, it was indicated that a duel stringing device opposed to a conventional single stringing device would meet the design requirements set forth in the project report. A more detailed design was done to the device to finalize the product for manufacturing. This included reducing the weight of the product through shelling out components and using lightweight material, reducing the cost through utilizing cheaper pre-designed material other than requesting custom designed material, modifying dimensions for the correct weight distribution, and planning for the ergonomics of use. The manufacturing process consisted of machining and 3D printing more than 40 parts. After final assembly, modifications are again assessed to increase functionality. Testing results should demonstrate a reduction in the time needed to string a racquet by half and produce a tension from 30 to 90 lbs as stated in the design requirements.
Recommended Citation
Ligon-Bruno, William, "Improved Drop-Weight Tennis Racquet Stringer" (2015). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 44.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2015/constructedobjects/44
Poster Number
29
Department/Program
Engineering Technologies, Safety, & Construction
Additional Mentoring Department
Engineering Technologies, Safety, & Construction
Improved Drop-Weight Tennis Racquet Stringer
SURC Ballroom B/C/D
What design change to a conventional ATS Sports model drop-weight stringer can be made to decrease the stringing time for a tennis racquet? To answer this, a detailed analysis on design, manufacturability, and structural integrity was prepared to design a product that is manufacturable within the timeframe and produces a device which decreases the stringing time. First, an analysis on each vital component was completed, including the ratcheting components, pressure arm/drop mass, etc. Second, a virtual model was created with auxiliary components to test different designs. Through this analysis, and the virtual model, it was indicated that a duel stringing device opposed to a conventional single stringing device would meet the design requirements set forth in the project report. A more detailed design was done to the device to finalize the product for manufacturing. This included reducing the weight of the product through shelling out components and using lightweight material, reducing the cost through utilizing cheaper pre-designed material other than requesting custom designed material, modifying dimensions for the correct weight distribution, and planning for the ergonomics of use. The manufacturing process consisted of machining and 3D printing more than 40 parts. After final assembly, modifications are again assessed to increase functionality. Testing results should demonstrate a reduction in the time needed to string a racquet by half and produce a tension from 30 to 90 lbs as stated in the design requirements.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Charles Pringle