Description
Compare supplied finger clearance with a caller-supplied requirement.
Product geometry depends on reference surfaces, mating dimensions, signed offsets, compression assumptions and material behavior. A clearance comparison or nominal engagement depth describes a limited scalar relation. Physical fit, ergonomics, sealing, strength and electrical compatibility need the complete product and its verified conditions.
Compare supplied finger clearance with a caller-supplied requirement.
When to use this tool
Use Handle Finger Clearance Margin when you already have availableClearance, suppliedRequiredClearance and need to compare supplied finger clearance with a caller-supplied requirement.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter availableClearance, suppliedRequiredClearance. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read margin, meetsSuppliedClearance. Inspect meetsSuppliedClearance before interpreting the associated values.
Require nonnegative clearances; return available-required and available>=required.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| availableClearance | Available Clearance | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| suppliedRequiredClearance | Supplied Required Clearance | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| margin | Margin | Required. Finite number. |
| meetsSuppliedClearance | Meets Supplied Clearance | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"availableClearance": 35,
"suppliedRequiredClearance": 25
},
"output": {
"margin": 10,
"meetsSuppliedClearance": true
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- A passing flag checks only the supplied scalar; no user's hand, access, pinch hazard or ergonomic requirement is assessed.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Inspect actual component specifications and a complete dimensioned assembly for design decisions. Add material, loading, tolerance and operating-condition analysis when a local gap, radius ratio or supplied compression fraction cannot establish performance.
References
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