Schimoler, Patrick John
(2008)
Design of a Control System for an Elbow Joint Motion Simulator.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
An elbow joint motion simulator provides the ability to derive various measures from cadaveric elbow specimens such as the kinematic effects of radial head prostheses and ligament strains. To ensure that the data collected is meaningful, the system must be able actuate the elbow through chosen displacements in a repeatable manner. A control system is developed in this thesis capable of performing this task. Linear positioners which create motion by applying loads through the brachialis, triceps, biceps, and pronator teres move the arm through flexion / extension or pronation / supination movements. Sensors measure loading and displacement states enabling the use of proportional-integral-derivative feedback control. Results indicate the system's capability. Suggestions for future work are given.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
9 June 2008 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Defense Date: |
31 March 2008 |
| Approval Date: |
9 June 2008 |
| Submission Date: |
3 April 2008 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
Swanson School of Engineering > Mechanical Engineering |
| Degree: |
MSME - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
| Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Displacement Control; Elbow; Force Control; Joint Motion Simulator |
| Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-04032008-203718/, etd-04032008-203718 |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 19:33 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:38 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/6721 |
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