Optimization and application of a wrap-spring clutch to a dynamic knee- ankle-foot orthosis

S. E. Irby, K. R. Kaufman, R. W. Wirta, D. H. Sutherland

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Abstract

A dynamic knee-brace system (DKBS) has been designed which provides stance phase stability and swing phase freedom. A wrap-spring clutch controls knee flexion. Clutch optimization was performed minimizing clutch length. Kinematic tests on a normal subject using the DKBS document nearly normal dynamic knee flexion during swing (38° versus 53° for normal).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)130-134
Number of pages5
JournalIEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Gait
  • Knee brace
  • Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO)
  • Optimization
  • Orthosis
  • Wrap-spring clutch

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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