Title :
A study of suitable resistive torque mechanisms for rehabilitation exoskeletons
Author :
Chetran, Beniamin ; Tatar, Olimpiu ; Noveanu, Simona ; Mândru, Dan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mechatron. & Machine Dynamics, Tech. Univ. of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Abstract :
The need for innovative solutions to generate resistive torques during the rehabilitation exercises is emphasized. For the elbow joint of an exoskeleton few scheme are proposed, for rotational ERF clutches and ERF linear dampers. The dimensional synthesis of slider-crank mechanisms is presented and a family of mechanisms was obtained.
Keywords :
biomechanics; clutches; dexterous manipulators; electrorheology; handicapped aids; intelligent materials; manipulator dynamics; patient rehabilitation; shock absorbers; torque; ERF linear dampers; elbow joint; electrorheological fluids; exoskeletons; rehabilitation; resistive torque mechanisms; rotational ERF clutches; slider crank mechanisms; Elbow; Exoskeletons; Fluids; Immune system; Joints; Shock absorbers; Torque; electrorhelogical fluid; exoskeleton; rehabilitation;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE), 2014 International Conference and Exposition on
Conference_Location :
Iasi
DOI :
10.1109/ICEPE.2014.6969892
