Title :
Optimisation of a combined ARGO-FES system: adaptation of the knee mechanism to allow flexion of the knee during the swing phase
Author :
Jaspers, P. ; Van Petegem, W. ; Van der Perre, G. ; Peeraer, L.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Biomech. & Eng. Design, Katholieke Univ., Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract :
The knee mechanism of an Advanced Reciprocating Gait Orthosis is adapted to allow flexion of the knee during the swing phase. The new knee mechanism is electrically controlled and consists of a mini DC motor with gearbox, a cam and a follower. Preliminary tests with the system are positive, but they show that it should not be used without FES
Keywords :
DC motor drives; biocontrol; bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; handicapped aids; mechanical variables control; muscle; neurophysiology; orthotics; Advanced Reciprocating Gait Orthosis; cam; combined ARGO-FES system; electrically controlled knee mechanism; follower; gearbox; knee flexion; knee mechanism; mini DC motor; spinal cord injury; swing phase; Biomechanics; Contacts; DC motors; Design engineering; Electrical stimulation; Hospitals; Knee; Spinal cord injury; Switches; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2475-7
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579575
