Development of an Injection Molding Process for the Production of Novel Orthotic Out-Sole Adjustable Footwear

开发用于生产新型矫形外底可调节鞋类的注塑工艺

• 批准号: 566316-2021
• 负责人: Sheikhzadeh, Mehdi
• 金额: $ 2.19万
• 依托单位: Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2021-01-01 至 2022-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=724137
• 关键词: Development; Injection; Molding; Process; Production

Garnet Orthopedic Solutions is a retail trade name for Precision Orthotics Inc. that provides a wide range ofservices and products such as assessing gait patterns, posture, and foot health to fabricate custom orthotics,while also correcting lower body kinetic chain deficiencies and reduces the overall strain on an individual'sbody and joints with their custom foot orthotics. However, the orthopedist team has recognized significantissues caused by posterior hip dislocation, which can negatively affect recovery from surgery and have lastingeffects on the individual. Posterior hip dislocation is the second most common complication following hiparthroplasty (THA) that affects 11% of patients. Left untreated, conditions for people can worsen includingincreased pain and discomfort. Presently, orthopedists have no direct solution that can be applied long-term.Garnet has developed a solution for this problem that is currently being 3D printed, however, is looking for aninjection molded solution to increase production capacity and reduce costs. In collaboration, Garnet OrthopedicSolutions and Lambton College will focus on optimizing the 3D printed design, developing an extrudedmaterial ready for injection molding, and will further design and test the mold for shoe and outsole parts. Thesuccess of the collaborative project will allow Garnet to economically produce footwear that will have asignificant impact and improvement on the livelihood of the people. Additionally, Garnet will be able tosignificantly expand its business through the manufacturing and sales of footwear. It is expected that within thefirst year of initial production after the completion of the project that up to 5000 pairs of shoes will beproduced per year. Furthermore, during the initial toll stage and full production Garnet anticipates hiring anadditional 10-20 full-time employees to support manufacturing and production. The optimized design anddevelopment of the footwear will have a positive impact on many Canadians, helping people to recover quickerpost-surgery and return to a normal as well as a more active role in their local communities.

石榴石骨科解决方案是一个零售商品名称精密矫形公司。该公司提供广泛的服务和产品，例如评估步态模式、姿势和足部健康，以制造定制的矫形器，同时还矫正下半身动力链缺陷，并通过定制的足部矫形器减少个人身体和关节的整体应变。然而，骨科医生团队已经认识到，髋关节后脱位会导致严重的组织损伤，这会对手术后的恢复产生负面影响，并对个体产生持久的影响。髋关节后脱位是髋关节成形术（THA）后第二常见的并发症，影响11%的患者。如果不及时治疗，人们的病情可能会恶化，包括疼痛和不适的增加。目前，骨科医生没有可以长期应用的直接解决方案。Garnet已经开发了一种解决方案，目前正在3D打印，但是，正在寻找一种注塑解决方案，以提高生产能力并降低成本。在合作中，Garnet OrthopedicSolutions和兰顿学院将专注于优化3D打印设计，开发一种可用于注塑成型的挤出材料，并将进一步设计和测试鞋和外底部件的模具。合作项目的成功将使石榴石经济地生产鞋类，这将对人民的生活产生重大影响和改善。此外，石榴石将能够通过鞋类的制造和销售显着扩大其业务。预计在项目完成后的第一年内，每年将生产多达5000双鞋。此外，在最初的收费阶段和全面生产石榴石预计雇用额外的10-20名全职员工，以支持制造和生产。该鞋的优化设计和开发将对许多加拿大人产生积极影响，帮助人们在手术后更快地恢复，恢复正常，并在当地社区发挥更积极的作用。