College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 23:47:31
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600 497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
Abstract
This was a design report for a device that would be used in patellar instability research. The device would be used inside an MRI machine and allow the patient to adjust the angle of their knee to the desired position.
Methods: Solidworks was used in the design process to model and to simulate the strength of the components used. The Solidworks simulation software allowed for a better understanding of the strength of individual components and the strength of the full device. Complexity of operating the device while inside an MRI machine were taken into account by using animations of the moving parts. The complexities of manufacturing were considered by designing parts with ease of manufacturing in mind.
Findings: The device design allows patients to adjust the angles of their knee to the required positions. The results of the strength simulation analysis indicate that some parts needed to be made of brass as opposed to polycarbonate.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Francis Loth
First Reader
Dr. John Elias
Second Reader
Dr. Dane Quinn
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Dane Quinn
Recommended Citation
Dragota, Alex, "Medical Device for Loading of Knee at Differing Angles" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1054.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1054