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We are specifically looking for interesting aesthetic designs.
We are open to any type of style, but it should be designed to be structurally sound. It will not have to bear weight, but will have to stand up to bumps and knocks. The final print material has not been specified, but you should assume it is an FDM print.
Your design should include some method of attaching the cover to the prosthetic.
The product will be printed in a single colour so if your design has multiple colours it will need to designed in such a way that it's easy to paint the required parts.
We intend to create a range of covers so there may be ongoing work for the successful designer(s)
You should supply us with a CAD file, ready for us to setup in Grasshopper for parametric modelling.
You can find examples of other similar products here:
unyq.com/prosthetic-covers/unyq-armor-below-knee-covers/
www.alleles.ca/leg-covers/
Here is an image of a prosthetic that does not have a cover on: jdeorthotistandprosthetist.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FullSizeRender-4.jpg
Apparent structural reliability
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Entries
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prosthetic-Leg-Crossfit-01
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.40
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.42
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.41
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.43
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.44
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.45
- Rhino- Grasshopper- Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Crossfit 01.46
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prosthetic Leg Fem 01.18
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Fem 01.19
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Fem 01.20
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Fem 01.21
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Fem 01.22
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Fem 01.23
- Rhino-Grasshopper-Keyshot — Prostethic Leg Fem 01.24
Discussion
Showing last 20 comments - View AllIt must be remembered that it is a design to fight and strike and it is not with 0.5 mm that we will be hit!
Good luck to everyone !
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You are looking for Ak or Bk prosthetic covers?
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You should size for standard European/American dimensions. The cover will be scaled for different individuals.
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Now it's clear for me
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Manufacturing process not yet confirmed. Most likely will be FDM, but possible we could go with SLS. If FDM, we would like tolerances to be wide to allow for wider nozzle, but will to compromise for the right design. Printing with two nozzle sizes is also a possibility to allow for finer detail on closures. Perhaps submit two versions, one with fine tolerance, and one with wide?
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Thanks, Justin
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Sorry I'm not clear what your question means? Rates for what?
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The length of the pylon and distance from knee is dictated by how much of the leg remains, so will be different in every case.
Generally, I would say the pylon will be at least 100mm long.
Hope that helps.
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Trying to design a reliable fixing method. I have something in mind I am working on, but just need to know a little more about the prosthetic, ie. How tall is the 'pylon'? how far below the knee does it start etc.
Do you have a technical drawing of the prosethic, even if it is a generic one?
Thanks,
Justin
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