Tri-axial ergonomic knee brace hinge
Project Overview
The team will redesign the tri-axial knee brace hinge such that it conforms better to the user’s knee, thus improving the fit, form, and function of the hinged knee braces. Using anthropomorphic research into the profile of the leg (width and curvature along the thigh, knee, and calf), the team will determine the correct shape(s) and size(s) of the hinge to fit a variety of end users (i.e. runners, football players, non-athletes). Emphasis will be placed on accommodating the largest number of end users with the minimum number of different hinges. A computer model will be built for preliminary testing to ensure adequate strength of the hinge (change of material recommendations or dimension and/or angle changes may result from early test results), and a model of the final design will be used to generate a prototype and drawing of the hinge.
Team Picture
Files
- PDS (September 25, 2015)
- FInal Presentation (December 11, 2015)
- Final Report (December 14, 2015)
- Preliminary Presentation Slides (October 2, 2015)
- Preliminary Report (October 7, 2015)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Conor Sullivan - Team Leader
- Kevin Knapp - Communicator
- Jacob Levin - BSAC
- Alexander Yueh - BWIG
- Kaitlyn Reichl - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Joseph Towles - Advisor
- Dr. Sarah Kuehl - Client
Related Projects
- Spring 2016: Tri-axial ergonomic knee brace hinge
- Fall 2015: Tri-axial ergonomic knee brace hinge