Mechanical Performance of Actuators in an Active Orthosis for the Upper Extremities
Joint Authors
Pylatiuk, Christian
Wiegand, Roland
Schmitz, Bastian
Schulz, Stefan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the project OrthoJacket is to develop a lightweight, portable, and active orthosis for the upper limps.
The system consists of two special designed fluidic actuators which are used for supporting the elbow function and the internal rotation of the shoulder.
A new design of flexible fluid actuator (FFA) is presented that enables more design options of attaching parts, as it is allowed by conventional actuators with a stationary centre of rotation.
This advantage and the inherent flexibility and the low weight of this kind of actuator predestined them for the use in exoskeletons, orthoses, and prostheses.
The actuator for the elbow generates a maximum torque of 32 Nm; the internal rotation is supported with 7 Nm.
Both actuators support the movement with up to 100% of the necessary power.
The shells for the arm and forearm are made of carbon reinforced structures in combination with inflatable cushions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wiegand, Roland& Schmitz, Bastian& Pylatiuk, Christian& Schulz, Stefan. 2011. Mechanical Performance of Actuators in an Active Orthosis for the Upper Extremities. Journal of Robotics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wiegand, Roland…[et al.]. Mechanical Performance of Actuators in an Active Orthosis for the Upper Extremities. Journal of Robotics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wiegand, Roland& Schmitz, Bastian& Pylatiuk, Christian& Schulz, Stefan. Mechanical Performance of Actuators in an Active Orthosis for the Upper Extremities. Journal of Robotics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488216
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488216