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Knee Brace with Feedback

Knee Brace with Feedback. Senior Design Update January 25 th , 2005. Presented by Richard Stoner. Group Members: Craig Greiner, Zack Mason, Jason Woods Mentor: Dr. George Stetten. Project Description. Problem:

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Knee Brace with Feedback

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  1. Knee Brace with Feedback Senior Design Update January 25th, 2005 Presented by Richard Stoner Group Members: Craig Greiner, Zack Mason, Jason Woods Mentor: Dr. George Stetten

  2. Project Description • Problem: • Vague interpretation of flexion angle in knee after surgical procedure and during rehabilitation • Solution: • Portable digital goniometer, integrated into a soft brace with a digital output Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  3. Current Design Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  4. Project Status • Document Control is current • Initial prototype design completed • 3D model of knee acquired • Suppliers located for components • Parts have been placed on order Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  5. Upcoming Problems • Potentiometer that meets the specifications of the PDS? Or other analogous measuring device, such as an optical encoder? • Battery packaging and effective life-span? • Flexibility along the non-functional axes of the machine? Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  6. Personal Focus • Initial idea and development • Solidworks modeling • Patent review • Design integration and overview • Fit and range of motion • Electronic capability • Feedback methods • Scheduling Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  7. Personal Achievements • Created first complete model • Located specific components • Bearings • Batteries • PCB Fabrication • Document Control Management Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  8. Work-To-Do • Find a supplier for ball bearings • Locate a suitable potentiometer • Investigate flexible plastics/polymers • Test and help redesign prototype Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

  9. Questions? Senior Design UpdateKnee Brace with Feedback

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