SMART Mounts: Accessible robotic mounts for independent positioning of devices by

描述(由申请人提供)：建议的智能座架是一种电动安装和定位系统，为严重残疾人士提供接近和控制其周围环境的途径。它允许上肢功能很少或没有上肢功能的人从床上或轮椅上独立重新定位设备。凭借智能坐垫的移动、旋转和倾斜设备和托盘的能力，一个人可以将必要的物品移动到可用的位置，使他们能够轻松而独立地改变活动。例如，他们可以从使用通信设备改为喝饮料，或者将物品从视野中移到更适合驾驶轮椅的位置-而无需等待援助。安装设备的定位通过可访问的选择方法进行控制，例如开关、语音或操纵杆控制。无障碍的可编程控制器允许设置定制的“最佳位置”，以便快速、轻松地移动到特定位置。该系统协调运动，同步调整手臂的位置、倾斜和高度。如果首选，关节处的旋转、倾斜度和高度可以根据所选的 可访问的控件。智能坐骑是可扩展、模块化和可访问的机器人技术。智能安装的主要构件是智能关节--外壳中的一个集成组件，由电机、齿轮组、轴承和专有电机控制器组成，包括位置传感器和无线收发器。这种智能关节包括一个蜗轮组，以提供移动高达15磅的相当大的负载所需的扭矩，并在人倾斜在轮椅上时将其保持在适当的位置。每个手臂由两个智能关节组成，由挤出的手臂线段连接。将智能关节重新定向90度可提供倾斜功能。智能悬置系统由一个或两个臂段、倾斜和高度可调、可访问的控制器和用户界面组成。可以使用用于倾斜和高度调整的智能模块，并将其与手动操作支架结合在一起，提供经济实惠的动力功能。第二阶段的重点是：1)开发具有触摸板的可访问用户界面；2)开发通过特设网络、轮椅控制和USB设备扩展访问的方法；3)设计完整安装系统所需的硬件，包括智能关节以及与设备和轮椅的连接；4)设计和开发高度可调的升降模块；5)制造设计；6)进行测试以确保可用性研究方法：1)使用SolidWorks设计和开发产品；2)建立原型；3)设计、制造和测试功能齐全的部件；4)生产工装和接近生产的部件，用于与消费者进行测试；5)让残疾人和专业人士参与测试原型并使用他们的反馈；6) 在排放和抗扰度测试中使用原型；7)破坏性测试

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The proposed SMART mount, a powered mounting and positioning system, provides individuals with significant disabilities access to and control over their immediate environment. It enables independent repositioning of devices by a person with little or no upper extremity function-from their bed or a wheelchair. With the SMART mount's ability to move, rotate and tilt devices and trays, a person can move essential items into usable positions, allowing them to easily and independently change activities. For example, they can change from using a communication device to taking a drink, or move things out of their visual field and into a better position for driving their wheelchair-without waiting for assistance Positioning of mounted devices is controlled through an accessible method of choice, such as a switch, voice or joystick control. The accessible and programmable controller allows the setting of custom "sweet spots" for quick and easy movement to reach specific positions. The system moves in a coordinated motion, synchronously adjusting the position of the arms, tilt and height. When preferred, rotation at the joints, tilt and height may be selectively adjusted with the chosen accessible controls. SMART mounts are Scalable, Modular, and Accessible Robotic Technologies. The principal building block of the SMART mount is the SMART joint-an integrated package within a housing, consisting of a motor, gear set, bearings, and proprietary motor controller, including a position sensor and wireless transceiver. The SMART joint includes a worm gear set in order to provide the torque required to move a sizable load, up to 15 pounds, and to hold it place when a person tilts in their wheelchair. Each arm consists of two SMART joints connected by an extruded arm segment. Reorienting the SMART joint ninety degrees provides a tilt function. A SMART mount system consists of one or two arm segments, tilt and height adjustability, an accessible controller and user interface. SMART modules for tilt and height adjustment can be used and incorporated with manually-operated mounts, providing cost-effective powered functionality. Phase II focuses on: 1) Developing an accessible user interface with a touch pad; 2) develop approaches to expand access through adhoc networks, wheelchair controls, and USB devices 3) design hardware required for the full mounting system, including the SMART joint, and connections to devices and wheelchairs; 4) design and develop the lift module for height adjustability; 5) design for manufacturing; 6) performing tests to confim usability Research methods: 1) Design and develop product using SolidWorks; build prototypes 2) electronics design and firmware development and testing; 3) design, build and test fully-functioning units; 4) produce tooling and near-production units for testing with consumers; 5) involve people with disabilities and professionals in testing prototypes and use their feedback; 6) use prototypes in emissions and immunity testing; 7) destructive testing