Title page for E-project-042606-152700

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2006-04-26

Authors
Michael A Bertini, ME
Zachary Paul Dominguez, ME
Joshua Michel Morin, ME
Elizabeth E Palumbo, BE

URN E-project-042606-152700

Title Design and Development of a Transhumeral Prosthetic Mounting System

Advisors
Hoffman, Allen H., ME
Ault, Holly Keyes, ME

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
Current methods of prosthesis attachment for those with trans-humeral amputations fail to balance load bearing capability with freedom of movement. This design increases axial and torsional load bearing capability of the prosthesis (to 60 pounds and 12 foot-pounds, respectively) without limiting the range of motion in the shoulder needed to perform activities of daily living. This is accomplished via a harness system, an exoskeletal shoulder joint, and an arm interface that links the prosthesis to the device.

Files
MQP-4-27-06.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2006-04-26
Authors	Michael A Bertini, ME Zachary Paul Dominguez, ME Joshua Michel Morin, ME Elizabeth E Palumbo, BE
URN	E-project-042606-152700
Title	Design and Development of a Transhumeral Prosthetic Mounting System
Advisors	Hoffman, Allen H., ME Ault, Holly Keyes, ME
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Current methods of prosthesis attachment for those with trans-humeral amputations fail to balance load bearing capability with freedom of movement. This design increases axial and torsional load bearing capability of the prosthesis (to 60 pounds and 12 foot-pounds, respectively) without limiting the range of motion in the shoulder needed to perform activities of daily living. This is accomplished via a harness system, an exoskeletal shoulder joint, and an arm interface that links the prosthesis to the device.
Files	MQP-4-27-06.pdf