Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are devices used to support patients with ankle muscle weakness from conditions like stroke or cerebral palsy. This project designs a lightweight AFO for bedridden patients, focusing on engaging the calf muscle and enhancing structural performance while minimizing material...

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發表在:International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering and Sciences
主要作者: Ab Rashid A.M.; Mukhainizam A.H.D.; Rashid H.; Ramlee M.H.; Pangesty A.I.; Abdullah A.H.
格式: Conference paper
語言:English
出版: Kyushu University 2024
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Ab Rashid A.M.; Mukhainizam A.H.D.; Rashid H.; Ramlee M.H.; Pangesty A.I.; Abdullah A.H.
Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
2024
International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering and Sciences
10

10.5109/7323255
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85213331787&doi=10.5109%2f7323255&partnerID=40&md5=683ac5eea9cba8732732b506f0c8692f
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are devices used to support patients with ankle muscle weakness from conditions like stroke or cerebral palsy. This project designs a lightweight AFO for bedridden patients, focusing on engaging the calf muscle and enhancing structural performance while minimizing material use through topology optimization using CAD software, Solid Works. The study analyzed three materials: Polylactic Acid (PLA), Nylon 6, and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). Weight reduction was assessed using Cura software, dividing the AFO into foot and shank models with specific loading and boundary conditions. Five levels of topology optimization (10%-50% weight reduction) were proposed, showing similar weight reduction patterns across materials. However, while weight was reduced, filament usage and printing time were not, as the optimized models required additional support elements during printing. Thus, topology optimization reduces the product's weight but not necessarily filament usage in 3D printing. © 2024, IEICES/Kyushu University. All rights reserved.
Kyushu University
24341436
English
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author Ab Rashid A.M.; Mukhainizam A.H.D.; Rashid H.; Ramlee M.H.; Pangesty A.I.; Abdullah A.H.
spellingShingle Ab Rashid A.M.; Mukhainizam A.H.D.; Rashid H.; Ramlee M.H.; Pangesty A.I.; Abdullah A.H.
Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
author_facet Ab Rashid A.M.; Mukhainizam A.H.D.; Rashid H.; Ramlee M.H.; Pangesty A.I.; Abdullah A.H.
author_sort Ab Rashid A.M.; Mukhainizam A.H.D.; Rashid H.; Ramlee M.H.; Pangesty A.I.; Abdullah A.H.
title Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
title_short Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
title_full Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
title_fullStr Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
title_sort Enhancing 3D Printed Bed-Resting Ankle-Foot Orthosis Design through Topology Optimization
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description Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are devices used to support patients with ankle muscle weakness from conditions like stroke or cerebral palsy. This project designs a lightweight AFO for bedridden patients, focusing on engaging the calf muscle and enhancing structural performance while minimizing material use through topology optimization using CAD software, Solid Works. The study analyzed three materials: Polylactic Acid (PLA), Nylon 6, and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). Weight reduction was assessed using Cura software, dividing the AFO into foot and shank models with specific loading and boundary conditions. Five levels of topology optimization (10%-50% weight reduction) were proposed, showing similar weight reduction patterns across materials. However, while weight was reduced, filament usage and printing time were not, as the optimized models required additional support elements during printing. Thus, topology optimization reduces the product's weight but not necessarily filament usage in 3D printing. © 2024, IEICES/Kyushu University. All rights reserved.
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