A methodology to design and fabricate a smart brace using low-cost additive manufacturing
Ankle braces typically restrict the functional range of motion. Braces should preferably allow a free functional range of motion during sport while protecting the foot at high-risk positions beyond that range. This could be achieved with 3D printed metamaterial structures that could have varying pro...
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sg-ntu-dr.10356-1615092022-09-06T05:04:43Z A methodology to design and fabricate a smart brace using low-cost additive manufacturing Teng, Phillis Soek Po Leong, Kah Fai Kong, Pui Wah Er, Bin Hao Chew, Zhi Yuan Tan, Phei Shien Tee, Chor Hiong School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering National Institute of Education Singapore Centre for 3D Printing Engineering::Mechanical engineering Ankle Sprain Ankle Sprain Ankle braces typically restrict the functional range of motion. Braces should preferably allow a free functional range of motion during sport while protecting the foot at high-risk positions beyond that range. This could be achieved with 3D printed metamaterial structures that could have varying properties throughout an individual’s ankle range of motion. This paper aims to illustrate an exploratory methodology of using an affordable Fused Deposition Modelling 3D printing technology to develop an ankle brace using metamaterial structures. It also showcases the design, manufacturing processes and testing of 3D printed customised ankle brace prototype designs that incorporated metamaterial structures. Initial tests showed that as designed, the prototype braces maintained the full range of motion for plantar flexion angles. Results also showed that the prototypes required one of the lowest moments during functional range of motion while achieving almost twice to thrice the moment required beyond the functional range of motion. This work was supported by Institute for Sports Research, Innovation Development Grant [grant number S11-1191-IDS]. 2022-09-06T05:04:43Z 2022-09-06T05:04:43Z 2022 Journal Article Teng, P. S. P., Leong, K. F., Kong, P. W., Er, B. H., Chew, Z. Y., Tan, P. S. & Tee, C. H. (2022). A methodology to design and fabricate a smart brace using low-cost additive manufacturing. Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 17(4), 932-947. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2022.2090384 1745-2759 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/161509 10.1080/17452759.2022.2090384 2-s2.0-85133520040 4 17 932 947 en S11-1191-IDS Virtual and Physical Prototyping © 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. All rights reserved. |
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Ankle braces typically restrict the functional range of motion. Braces should preferably allow a free functional range of motion during sport while protecting the foot at high-risk positions beyond that range. This could be achieved with 3D printed metamaterial structures that could have varying properties throughout an individual’s ankle range of motion. This paper aims to illustrate an exploratory methodology of using an affordable Fused Deposition Modelling 3D printing technology to develop an ankle brace using metamaterial structures. It also showcases the design, manufacturing processes and testing of 3D printed customised ankle brace prototype designs that incorporated metamaterial structures. Initial tests showed that as designed, the prototype braces maintained the full range of motion for plantar flexion angles. Results also showed that the prototypes required one of the lowest moments during functional range of motion while achieving almost twice to thrice the moment required beyond the functional range of motion. |
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A methodology to design and fabricate a smart brace using low-cost additive manufacturing |
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