New Mechanical Knee Supporter Device for Shock Absorption

Conventional knee supporters generally reduce pain by restricting joint movement. In other words, there were no mechanical that functioned powerfully. Considering this problem, we first devised a device in which spring is inserted into the double structure of cylinder and piston, braking action applied to piston. This mechanism retracts when angle exceeds certain level. Next, modeled, dynamic characteristics investigated find effective elements for shock absorption. Although various skeletal muscular structures have been studied section, kept configuration as simple possible device. A shock-absorbing circuit was devised, air used working fluid facilitate smooth motion except during shock. Increasing constant effectively reduced load.