The goal of this project was to design and model a dynamic seating system for use in relieving discomfort caused by lumbar extensor spasticity experienced by patients in rigid seating systems. Dynamic seating systems respond to user movement by accommodating changes in position. Several preliminary linkage designs were developed. The kinematics, dynamics, and stability of one design utilizing a torsional spring to control motion were analyzed. The results of these analyses have laid the groundwork for future development of more complex dynamic seating system designs.

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Creator

• Hanson, Brynn Gemma.
• Smith, Nathan Thomas.
• Tetreault, Melanie Marie.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01C019M

Advisor

• Hoffman, Allen H.
• Ault, Holly Keyes

Year

• 2001

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright