Prosthetic limbs

Pair, Pretty, Field

Objective
Our objectives in doing this project are to find an
alternative way to make prosthetic legs at an affordable
price for people with lower income and to understand the
mechanisms of the prosthetics and how they function.
What are prosthetic limbs?
● artificial devices made to substitute the limbs that are amputated. A
prosthetic is often designed to be functional or for cosmetic purposes.

Types
● below the knee (BK, transtibial)
- attach below the knee
● Above the knee (AK, transfemoral)
- attach to the upper part of the leg
Process
Steps
1. Brainstorming the idea about the modern useful
prosthetic leg that are suitable with the southeast asia
climate.
2. Design and drawing the model of each part on the
prosthetic leg (outer part)
3. Design and drawing the inner part of the prosthetic leg
4. Using the Fusion 360 to create the 3D printing design
5. Print out the prosthetic leg model by using the 3D
printing machine
final product!
purpose of the prosthetic
Our prosthetic is designed to help comfort disable people,
so that they can walk smoothly on their own. Our prosthetic
would be in an affordable price, meaning that people with
less income can afford this prosthetic for their benefits.
Characteristics/features
➔ lightweight
➔ strong under tension
➔ strong under compression
➔ flexible, to absorb torque
➔ stiff, to resist bending and shear stress
➔ durable, to resist fracture under impact
➔ capable of resisting stress in all planes
➔ cost effective
➔ easy to apply
➔ ventilated
➔ heat insulated
➔ rust resisting
Materials (3D printing)
Model:

- Plastic
- Knots
- Belts/Elastic bands

Real:

- Ninjaflex
- Filaflex
Analysis
- Change from doing handmade prosthetic model to 3D printed
it.
- Why?: We weren’t able to make the real model as it require molding,
casting, and fabrication, all of which are above our expertise

- Problems with 3D printing program:

- We tried to design our model in a 3D program, but we later realized
that it wasn’t working out as we are not specialized in using it.
Conclusion
The model of the new prosthetic leg was specifically
designed to be suitable for people in the southeast asia or
the hot and humid area. The materials that we suggest for
the real prototype will be heat insulator, metal, or fiber
carbon so it wouldn’t get rusty. In addition, the materials
will be light and strong. The pylon are adjustable in order
to fit a user’s desired height. The socket are designed to
be flexible by using straps of belts to hold the socket to
the user’s leg. The outer design of the prosthetic leg and
the socket are made of heat insulator to easily cool down.