In the Netherlands, approximately 100,000 people have a muscle disease. Often this disease is progressive, so patients’ disabilities get worse over time. They end up in a wheelchair and will be dependent on technical supports. Head supports are often not used because of bad cosmetics, comfort, and control. This paper presents a slim, disguisable, and body supported innovative head rest. The prototype is tested in two ways: by tilting the setup to simulate accelerations and observing it during a car drive. It proved to withstand accelerations varying up to around , comparable to normal driving conditions in a bus. While there remains scope for improvement, the prototype was appreciated by the patient. A company is willing to further develop the design.
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Design of a Mobile Head Support Based on a Compliant Mechanism
Rik Steenbergen,
Rik Steenbergen
Delft University of Technology
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Just Herder
Just Herder
Delft University of Technology
; University of Twente
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Rik Steenbergen
Delft University of Technology
Jos Lassooij
Delft University of Technology
Just Herder
Delft University of Technology
; University of Twente
J. Med. Devices. Jun 2011, 5(2): 027518 (1 pages)
Published Online: June 13, 2011
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Steenbergen, R., Lassooij, J., and Herder, J. (June 13, 2011). "Design of a Mobile Head Support Based on a Compliant Mechanism." ASME. J. Med. Devices. June 2011; 5(2): 027518. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590377
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