Finite Element Analysis of Portable Exoskeleton Based on Ergonomics Parameters Model

Abstract:

Improvement of Weight capacity and weight-bearing exercise endurance in human are the main purpose of Portable Exoskeleton. The object of study is the Exoskeletons mechanical structure and through it to improve the structure bearing capacity. Firstly, this study takes the data of Chinese adult body size as the related parameters in ergonomics of Exoskeleton. Also the ergonomics parameters of pivotal bearing parts such as hip, thighs and legs will be confirmed according to the 50 percentage data of the data of Chinese adult body size. Based on it, 3D model of Portable Exoskeleton have been established by using Solidworks software and fast assembly of Exoskeleton’s parts have been accomplished. At the same time 3D Model have been conversed the x_t format and to be guided into the ANSYS software. A finite element based strength analysis of the mechanical structure of the external skeletal is then achieved with the load being 800N and the operating condition being one-leg standing. The numerical results show that key parts of the external skeletal meet the requirements. The maximum stress value is 127Mpa by ignoring the stress concentration phenomenon, confirming the reasonability of the structure design. Nevertheless, stress value on exoskeleton joints exceeds the material strength, some suggestions are then proposed on joint design.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 215-216)
• Pages: 168-173
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.215-216.168
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Fang Liu, Wen Ming Cheng, Lan He
• Keywords: Ergonomics Parameters, Finite Element, Mechanical Structure Design, Portable Exoskeleton

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