Title :
A transducer for measurement of finger joint torques
Author :
Kilgore, Kevin L. ; Lauer, Richard T. ; Peckham, P. Hunter
Author_Institution :
Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH, USA
Abstract :
A device for measuring torques generated about the joints of the fingers has been developed. The design utilizes a parallelogram construction that allows the device to fit different sizes of hands. The device has the capability to measure isometric moments generated about the MP, PIP and DIP joints of a single digit. Four of these devices can be used to make simultaneous measurements of all the moments generated about all three joints of the four fingers. The device also acts as a splint, allowing each joint to be positioned and locked at any angle through the range of motion of the joint. This device will be utilized in the synthesis of grasp patterns using functional electrical stimulation
Keywords :
biomechanics; biomedical equipment; biomedical measurement; torque measurement; DIP joints; MP joints; PIP joints; design; finger joint torque measurement; functional electrical stimulation; grasp patterns; hand sizes; isometric moments; parallelogram construction; simultaneous measurements; single digit; splint; transducer; Biomedical transducers; Calibration; Electronics packaging; Fatigue; Fingers; Muscles; Neuromuscular stimulation; Strain measurement; Thumb; Torque measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2050-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1994.415222
