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Team Members: Jason Thomas Jessica Sampson Ryan Capell. September 21, 2006. Objectives. To design and build an apparatus to test the hip and knee joints of children, ages 6 to 15, using an Isometric (static) test. Major sub-systems: Frame Transducer and Mounting System Chair
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Team Members: Jason ThomasJessica SampsonRyan Capell September 21, 2006
Objectives • To design and build an apparatus to test the hip and knee joints of children, ages 6 to 15, using an Isometric (static) test. • Major sub-systems: • Frame • Transducer and Mounting System • Chair • Data Acquisition
Frame • 31” tall x 6 x 3 x 3/16” • Alcobra, Spokane, WA • Stability • Attached by high “L” brackets • Gussets • Transducer Mount: • Transducer is 26” off ground • Bullet-Nose Indicators • Toggle Clamps • MSC Direct • ~30 lbs total
Chair • Adjustable up/down for any leg length • 10” lift mechanism w/ swivel • 5” lift, no swivel • Ratchet System • Hand Rails and Back Rest • Stability Ratchet system for rails and seat lift
Flange with mounting system Location 1: Frame Location 2: Under the chair – Abd/Adduction Attachment arm and Padding Location 3: Baseplate – Knee Rotation Transducer and Mounting system
Transport / Setup • Transport • Wheels for transportation • Handles on frames • Setup • Rubber pads on the bottom of the base plates for “latch” stability OR • Rails on frame baseplate to allow movement from chair baseplate
Data Acquisition • DataQ with Excel conversion program • Excel input compatibility • User-friendly • Meeting with Dr. Browder for details
Questions • ?