1. Ankle Positioning Device
Marc DeAngelis
Paul Hauris
Katherine Leshkow
Jennifer Moore
Spring 2013

2. Background Complex Joint Full Range of Motion Inversion/Eversion
Plantar Flexion/Dorsiflexion
Internal/External Rotaton

3. Introduction Basic Goals Our Goals x-, y-, z-axes Load applied
Horizontal, vertical
5DOF
Our Goals
Working Model
User-friendly
Cost Effective
Minimal Machining

4. Designs
Pin
Layered
Framed Plates
Gimbal
Pin
4DOF

5. Layered
3DOF
Framed Plate
3 DOF

6. Gimbal
4 DOF
Built upon earlier ideas

7. Semester Accomplishments
Inventor Model
Designed 4th DOF

8. Semester Accomplishments
Clamp Design (Tibia)

9. Midterm Goal Control Algorithm Joint Design Cost Analysis
Motor Selection

10. Gantt Chart