Daniel Paulsen's Blog (4)

4-16-09 Phase 3: Design Phase In phase 3 I modeled my ideas in SolidWorks analyzed my ideas in Microsoft Excel and then used my final model to make a rapid prototype. Here are the results of my many hours and late nights:

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4-14-09 It appears that my blog has fallen quite behind. I have already graduated and got my masters degree, but here is a retrospective update on what happened. Phase 2: Concept Development In phase 2 I compiled the information I obtained in phase 1 and came up with goals to shoot for with my design. Here are the goals that I came up with in no particular order: 1. Firm grip 2. Narrow well-mating tip 3. Efficient linkage 4. Multiple prehension patterns 5. Slender fingers for reaching into p… Continue

2/18/08 Phase 1: Idea Collection Idea collection Phase is in full swing! Here are some of the hook ideas I have collected so far 1) Adjustable or Selectable Prehension. This is an old idea where the user can adjust the pinch force on a VC device. This would allow users to handle both heavy and delicate objects. 2) Detachable third finger. This would allow different modules to attach directly to the device such as a knife holder or different tools. 3) Non-preportional Spring Action. I… Continue

The first post on blog entries is so awkward. Well, anyways, here is a little background about me: I am a Mechanical Engineering student at San Jose State who is working on my Masters Thesis project. When I was looking for a project I knew I wanted to work on a product that was challenging, and also helpful to people that are often overlooked. Then when I factored in my contacts at Hosmer Dorrance, it was a no-brainer to choose a prosthics project. My main goals is to provide a prosthetic hook… Continue