Design and evaluation of a new composite spine support
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Additional Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 9-28-2023
Embargo Period
3-22-2024
Abstract
Many patients suffering from back deformity, such as scoliosis, kyphosis and Scheuermann’s diseases can benefit from a novel spine support designed to non-invasively correct posture in the entire spinal column. The proposed model, constructed of polymer sleeves and a solid support beam, is light and strong and allows for size and position adjustments. Hence it can be used for any patient presenting with moderately distorted posture. The proposed support is based on previously designed composite finger and foot supports and was selected to have the least effect on the user’s everyday life while still providing correction for the patient. In this proposal, the solid support beam is constructed of aluminium or steel, allows rotatability and its length can be adjusted to accommodate the height of various people. Computer simulations using SolidWorks© have been performed to validate the maximum displacement in the beam and also the maximum Von-Mises stress developed.
Journal Title
International Journal of Product Sound Quality
Journal ISSN
1742-6766
Volume
1
Issue
1
First Page
78
Last Page
90
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPSQ.2023.133667