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Small-Scale Hydraulics for Human Assist Devices

Jicheng Xia, Katherine L. Braun, William Durfee
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027530.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590872
Published Online: June 14, 2011
...Jicheng Xia; Katherine L. Braun; William Durfee 14 06 2011 14 06 2011 fluid mechanics hydraulic actuators hydraulic systems orthotics prosthetics Motivation: Human assist devices such as hand tools and orthotics require high force, low speed, compact size, and light...
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Fluid mechanics, Hydraulic actuators, Hydraulic drive systems, Hydraulics, Orthotics, Prostheses
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An Improved Smart Ankle Foot Othosis Design Using Dual Fluid Power Cylinders

Ricky Mehta, Eric L. Rohrs, Katarina F. Lipat, Evan C. Reed, Manish Paliwal
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2010, 4(2): 027522.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3443177
Published Online: August 10, 2010
... force sensors gait analysis hydraulic systems intelligent actuators medical control systems orthotics patient treatment resistors springs (mechanical) 2010 American Society of Mechanical Engineers ...
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Topics: Cylinders, Design, Fluids, Force sensors, Orthotics, Resistors, Springs, Engines, Motors, Hydraulic cylinders
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Designing Strength-Proportional Hydraulic Resistance for an Elbow Flexion-Extension Exercise Machine

Brian A. Garner
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. March 2007, 1(1): 3–13.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2355684
Published Online: July 19, 2006
... hydraulic systems biomedical equipment patient rehabilitation Various forms of exercise are well recognized for their benefits and limitations ( 1 2 3 4 ). Isometric exercise, which is performed against an immovable resistance, is effective for isolating...
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Topics: Design, Linkages, Machinery, Hydraulic cylinders, Modeling, Muscle