Research Article

Mechanical Performance of Actuators in an Active Orthosis for the Upper Extremities

Table 2

Data sheet of the elbow actuator.

Weight 33.2 g
Air volume 16 × 1286 =
Air volume 0.020576 L

Thickness at 0 kPa 17 mm
Thickness at 100 kPa 180 (mechanical stop) mm
Angle 130 (mechanical stop)

Operating pressure 200 to 300 kPa
Maximum pressure 400 kPa
Burst pressure 960 kPa

Assembly 16 Chambers
Area per chamber 1737