DocumentCode :
2466381
Title :
Strip-driven devices for the spatial motion guidance of human joints
Author :
Sancisi, Nicola ; Parenti-Castelli, Vincenzo
Author_Institution :
DIEM - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bologna
fYear :
2011
fDate :
Aug. 30 2011-Sept. 3 2011
Firstpage :
632
Lastpage :
635
Abstract :
Orthoses and exoskeletons need devices that can replicate the natural spatial motion of human joints. These devices should be simple and should have a high accuracy, in order not to constrain and load the joints unnaturally. In this study, strip-driven devices are proposed to guide the spatial joint motion. Classic planar devices are generalized to obtain rolling without slipping between two ruled surfaces. The special case of spherical motion is presented and analysed in details. The influence of several design parameters on the kinematic and static behaviour of these devices is also presented.
Keywords :
Exoskeletons; Humans; Joints; Kinematics; Knee; Shape; Strips; Biomimetic Materials; Computer-Aided Design; Equipment Design; Equipment Failure Analysis; Humans; Joints; Robotics;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC, 2011 Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
ISSN :
1557-170X
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4121-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2011.6090140
Filename :
6090140
Link To Document :
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