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Versatile Painting Versatile Painting SolutionSolution
► Adjustable Arm SupportAdjustable Arm Support► Wrist AttachmentWrist Attachment
NSF Project NSF Project Team 1: Noah Leff, Dan Team 1: Noah Leff, Dan Phillips, Melissa Banks Phillips, Melissa Banks
University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
Contact: Patty MitchellContact: Patty MitchellPassionworks StudioPassionworks Studio
Project with The NSF
Cerebral Palsy Limits Motion and Motor Sense Limited Arm Movements Inability To Grip Brush or Marker
Solution:
I. An adjustable arm support
II. A “gripper” wrist attachment
Motivation
This device would benefit:
Aspiring artists with cerebral palsy or any other motor impairment
Anyone in a wheelchair with limited arm or hand mobility
Products and Patents
Ergo Swivel Neater Arm Support Patent 20050012376:
Ergonomically Neutral Arm Support
Patent 5085374 : Spray Painting Apparatus Arm Support
Design Comparisons
Design IBrush: Linear actuator with one syringeSupport: Lateral and shoulder support
Design IIBrush: Air compressorSupport: Sleeve system
Design IIIBrush: Compressor and cartridge systemSupport: Full length arm support
Product Features
Arm Support
Comfortable Stable Infinitely adjustable Compact Safe
Wrist Attachment
Attaches drawing utensil to artist’s wrist
Lightweight Adjustable for different
artists Adjustable for different
drawing utensils Adjustable drawing
angles
Design Overview
Arm Support Components
Custom Fiberglass Armrest:
Arm Support Components
•Custom Covering
•Foam Cushioning
•Velcro Straps
Arm Support Components
Vertical Height Adjustment:
Modified Double Flanged Linear Slide
Arm Support Components
Angle Adjustment:
180° Pivot Bracket
Arm Support Components
Joints:
Easy adjust movement through the horizontal plane
Arm Support Components
Clamp by GCX Instrument Mounting Systems
Complete Arm Support
Wrist Attachment Components
•Spring System
•Marker Clamp
•Angle Adjustment PVC Dial
Wrist Attachment
Wrist Guards Artist in Action
Budget
Part Quantity Unit price Total
Mechanical Components
Clamp 1 $86.00 $86.00
98 " 80/20 Stock 1 $20.37 $20.37
Adapter plate 1 $0.00 $0.00
Double flange linear slide 1 $34.75 $34.75
180 degree pivot bracket 2 $9.65 $19.30
Uni-bearing Slide 1 $16.00 $16.00
3" Arm Pivot 6 $14.25 $85.50
Brake Kits 5 $9.05 $45.25
Single T-nuts 4 $0.25 $1.00
Double T-nuts 8 $0.65 $5.20
End Caps 12 $1.00 $12.00
Subtotal: $325.37
Budget
Part Quantity Unit price Total
Fiberglass Supplies
Super sculpty 2 $7.99 $15.98
Partall #2 Paste Wax 1 $9.50 $9.50
Chopped Strand Mat 10 $2.35 $23.50
Polyester Resin 1 $19.95 $19.95
Subtotal: $68.93
Cushion and Cover
Fabric 1 $0.00 $0.00
Foam 1 $0.00 $0.00
Elastic straps 1 $2.79 $2.79
Metal rings 2 $85.00 $170.00
Adhesive Velcro 1 $3.99 $3.99
Subtotal: $176.78
Budget
Part Quantity Unit price Total
Wrist Attachment Supplies
Hollow PVC 1 $7.59 $7.59
Spring $0.80 $0.00
Wrist guards 1 $31.45 $31.45
Aluminum Tube 1 $0.00 $0.00
Wing nuts 2 $0.36 $0.72
Subtotal: $39.76
Total Cost to Build $610.84
Acknowledgements
Dr. John EnderleChris LieblerThe National Science FoundationPatty Mitchell at Passionworks
Questions?
View our website athttp://www.bme.uconn.edu/bme/sendes/
Spring06/Team1/index.htm