Optimization Of Flexible Dorsiflexion Assists Orthotic Ankle Joint Design for Ease of Customization and Load Ability Through Finite Element Analysis Simulation

Azam Milah Muhamad, Fauzi Makarim, Agung Shamsuddin Saragih

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Abstract

The flexible ankle joint dorsiflexion assists orthotic component is one of the components in the jointed anklefoot orthosis (AFO) which is used to assist patients with drop foot abnormalities. The total cost of fabricating the jointed AFO is still expensive because there is no local manufacturer for this flexible joint component, so they are still switching to imported components. Reverse engineering is carried out on the most widely used imported components so that they can be redesigned and manufactured with 3D printing technology. Design optimization begins with finite element analysis to observe material and given dorsiflexor moments of the component. Furthermore, a design of geometric shapes that can be modified is built so that: (1) can adjust the magnitude of the given dorsiflexor moment and (2) adjust to the material used during 3D printing fabrication.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
EditorsAbhishek Dasore, Upendra Rajak, Manoj Panchal, Bukke Kiran Naik, Konijeti RamaKrishna
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780735447356
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Nov 2023
Event1st International Conference on Contemporary Innovations in Mechanical Engineering, CIME 2022 - Nandyal City, India
Duration: 22 Apr 202223 Apr 2022

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Number1
Volume2821
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Contemporary Innovations in Mechanical Engineering, CIME 2022
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNandyal City
Period22/04/2223/04/22

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • dorsiflexion assist
  • drop foot
  • finite element analysis
  • jointed ankle-foot orthosis
  • Orthotic ankle joint

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