Design and analysis of a shell mechanism based two-fold force controlled scoliosis brace

Joep P.A. Nijssen, Giuseppe Radaelli, Just L. Herder, Charles J. Kim*, J. B. Ring

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Abstract

In this paper a first iteration of a new scoliosis brace design and correction strategy is presented using compliant shell mechanisms to create both motion and correction. The motion profile of the human spine was found using a segmented motion capture approach. The brace was designed for a case study using a conceptual ellipsoid design approach. The force controlled correction profile was re-invented using a two fold zero and positive stiffness profile. These force generators were built and validated to prove their zero stiffness characteristic. The kinematic part of the brace was detail designed with the correct order of magnitude and validated through their force-deflection characteristic. The end result was a first iteration of a new brace validated and analysed on some critical components which can form the basis for a future biomechanical study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication41st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
PublisherASME
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-7918-5817-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference: IDETC/CIE 2017 - Cleveland, United States
Duration: 6 Aug 20179 Aug 2017

Publication series

NameASME Conference Proceedings
Volume2017/5A

Conference

ConferenceASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCleveland
Period6/08/179/08/17

Bibliographical note

Paper No. DETC2017-67812

Keywords

  • Bracing (Construction)
  • Design
  • Shells
  • Scoliosis

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