Shoe soles for the gripping robot: Searching for polymer-based materials maximising friction

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 1046-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagmar Voigt ◽  
Andreas Karguth ◽  
Stanislav Gorb
Keyword(s):  
Shoe Soles

COMMON ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 786-791
Author(s):  
C. B. Larson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Gait Pattern ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Spring Ligament ◽  
Normal Gait ◽  
Longitudinal Arch ◽  
Foot Problems ◽  
Bearing Stress ◽  
Shoe Soles ◽  
Shape And Size

Foot Problems NORMALLY the foot functions differently in stance than it does in motion. During stance, static stresses are most important. The foot may be divided at the midtarsal joints into the hindfoot which receives 60 per cent of the weight-bearing stress and the forefoot which receives 40 per cent of the stress. The spring ligament normally transmits the stresses from hindfoot to forefoot. All degrees of foot shape and size may be natural for a particular individual. Similarly, the gait pattern of a child varies considerably within the normal range. The child should be allowed to establish his own normal gait pattern. During the toddling stages the child's shoe soles should be flexible enough to bend at the toe. One should avoid the use of rigid shoes. Some of the conditions which may alter normal stance or gait follow. Simple Foot Strain Long arch strain is due to abnormal stress on the longitudinal ligament. Inflammatory repair of the ligament produces pain which can be demonstrated by finding an area tender to palpation. Some patients have a depressed longitudinal arch or long spring ligament without foot symptoms. A diagnosis of long arch strain cannot be made unless tenderness is present. A tight heel cord may produce foot strain. The foot accommodates to a tight heel cord by pronation of the forefoot. To correct a tight heel cord, the child should stand away from the wall (while facing it) with the heels flat, then lean forward count to 3. Repeat 5 times twice daily. Pronation

Innovative Solutions for a Shoe Sole Cleaner

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 559-563
Author(s):  
Ioan Lihtețchi ◽  
Rodica Sava ◽  
Mariana Lihtețchi
Keyword(s):  
Simple Structure ◽  
Active Surface ◽  
Helical Gear ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Shoe Soles ◽  
Original Device

The paper refers to an original device, designed by the authors, which provides cleaning for shoe soles when a person enters into a home. This device resembles an ordinary scale and provides cleaning without causing pollution. It is composed of a flexible strip with a brush on the active surface. The dirt is collected by means of tabs that allow its storage in a drawer cell. The device has a simple structure, but originally, it is different from other similar products available worldwide. It is easily accomplished by using existing components (eg. a drill with helical gear). It is easy to maintain and can be powered from any AC grounded outlet 220 V.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Acid Polyols As a Feedstock to Produce Flexible Polyurethanes and Their Effect on the Income Level of Furniture Craftsmen

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Andi Budirohmi
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Polymerization Process ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Renewable Raw Material ◽  
Shoe Soles ◽  
Alternative Feedstock

Polyuretanes are widely used as elastomers, coatings, adhesivesand binders,interior and exterior cars, furniture,shoe soles, carpets, rigit and flexible foams, membrane materials as well as constuction materials .The production of polyurethanes is largely derived  from  polyols derived from petroleum . Howover, petroleum  is a non- renewable raw material . Thus it is necessary to look alternative feedstock  for the manufacture of polyol  as a polyurethane raw material. Synnthesis polyurethane by polymerization process  using  polyol volume based on polyol  oleat acid  polypropylenglycol ( PPG ) in order to know  whether fatty acid can be used  as raw materials  of polyurethane manufacture.From the result of the study. Based on Fourier Transform Infra  Red ( FTIR), showed,that the product  produced is polyol with obtained hydroxyl  group ( OH group )with hydroxylnumber is 129,81 mg KOH / g and 157,60 mg KOH / g sample of 70 

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Shock Absorption of Porous Soles Established by Grasshopper and UG Secondary Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xiaoying Liu ◽  
Yong Yue ◽  
Xuyang Wu ◽  
Yanhua Hao ◽  
Yong Lu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Secondary Development ◽  
Shock Absorption ◽  
Absorption Effect ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Peak Plantar Pressure ◽  
Shoe Soles

On the basis of computer aided modeling technology, this paper proposes a porous structure modeling method based on Grasshopper visual programming language and Unigraphics NX (UG) secondary development platform. The finite element model of the foot was established, and then models of shoe soles with four basic porous structures of cross, diamond, star, and x were established. Each structure was set with a cylindrical radius of 1, 2, and 3 mm, and a total of 12 porous structure sole models were established. The shock absorption effect of the sole on the foot was evaluated by the deformation of the sole, the peak plantar pressure, and the peak stress of metatarsal bones. It is found that the maximum value of the sole deformation of the diamond porous sole is 4.725 mm, the peak plantar pressure is 105.1 Pa, and the first and second metatarsal peak pressures are 2.230 MPa and 3.407 MPa, which have the best shock absorption effect. It shows that the porous structure plays an important role in the cushioning of the sole. The biomechanical effects of porous soles on feet are studied by computer-aided technology and finite element analysis. This study provides a new research method for the cushioning design of shoe soles and has important reference value for the design of footwear.

Chemical risks and consumer products: The toxicity of shoe soles

2010 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 1633-1640 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Ingre-Khans ◽  
C. Rudén ◽  
M. Breitholtz
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Products ◽  
Shoe Soles

Polyurethane Shoe Soles

1986 ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
David H. Morton-Jones ◽  
John W. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Shoe Soles

scholarly journals Design of Shoe Soles Using Lattice Structures Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 719-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoying Dong ◽  
Daniel Tessier ◽  
Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Deposition Modeling ◽  
Shoe Soles

AbstractAdditive manufacturing (AM) has enabled great application potential in several major industries. The footwear industry can customize shoe soles fabricated by AM. In this paper, lattice structures are discussed. They are used to design functional shoe soles that can have controllable stiffness. Different topologies such as Diamond, Grid, X shape, and Vintiles are used to generate conformal lattice structures that can fit the curved surface of the shoe sole. Finite element analysis is conducted to investigate stress distribution in different designs. The fused deposition modeling process is used to fabricate the designed shoe soles. Finally, compression tests compare the stiffness of shoe soles with different lattice topologies. It is found that the plantar stress is highly influenced by the lattice topology. From preliminary calculations, it has been found that the shoe sole designed with the Diamond topology can reduce the maximum stress on the foot. The Vintiles lattice structure and the X shape lattice structure are stiffer than the Diamond lattice. The Grid lattice structure buckles in the experiment and is not suitable for the design.

Physician as an Infective Vector at a Department of Surgery

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Paduszyńska ◽  
Ludmiła Gags Monika Rucińska ◽  
Lech Pomorski
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Oncological Surgery ◽  
Clinical Department ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Bacterial Transmission ◽  
Degree Of Risk ◽  
Shoe Soles

AbstractThis study was designed to assess the degree of risk of bacterial transmission from physician to patient through hands, equipment and enclosing surfaces (shoe soles).The study was conducted in the Clinical Department of General and Oncological Surgery UM in Łódź. In days 16.10.2013, 17.10.2013, 18.10.2013 there were done swabs from hands, stethoscopes and soles of shoes from the same group of physicians before and after doctor's rounds. The presence of alert-pathogens in swabs was regarded as positive result.Isolates included mostly aerobic saprophytic bacilli and Staphylococcus species coagulase-negative. There were detected a singly cases of Acinetobacter Baumani and Escherichia coli. Alert-pathogens were found in 4 (16%) swabs taken from hand before doctor's rounds and in 7 (28%) swabs taken after rounds. Stetoscopes were contaminated by alert-pathogens in 3 (12%) cases before doctor's rounds and in 3 (12%) cases taken after doctor's rounds. Soles of shoes were contaminated by alert-pathogens in 14 (56%) cases taken before and 16 (65%) cases taken after doctor's rounds.1. Physicians are important factor of bacterial transmission in hospital. 2. Hands, stetoscopes and particularly soles of shoes of medical staff is the source of infection.

scholarly journals No effect of cycling shoe sole stiffness on sprint performance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Warren Hurt ◽  
Rodger Kram
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Metabolic Cost ◽  
Bending Stiffness ◽  
Sprint Performance ◽  
Running Shoes ◽  
Competitive Cyclists ◽  
Longitudinal Bending ◽  
Sprint Cycling ◽  
Shoe Soles ◽  
Power Outputs

Most competitive and recreational road cyclists use stiff-soled shoes designed for cycling and “clipless” pedals that firmly attach to the shoes. There are many unsubstantiated claims by cyclists and industry professionals about the advantages of cycling shoes and clipless pedals. Scientific research has shown that cycling shoes and clipless pedals have no significant effects on the metabolic cost of cycling during submaximal, steady-state efforts. However, a recent study demonstrated that, compared to running shoes, cycling shoes and clipless pedals do provide performance benefits relevant to sprint cycling. Here, we investigated if there was a positive relationship between longitudinal bending stiffness of cycling shoe soles and sprint performance. We measured the mechanical power outputs, velocities, and cadences of 19 healthy male recreational/competitive cyclists during maximal sprint cycling. Participants rode outdoors on a paved asphalt road with a steady, uphill grade of 4.9%. Each subject completed nine 50 m cycling sprints in three (single-blinded) shoe conditions: identical shoe uppers with injection moulded nylon soles, carbon fibre-fibreglass blend soles, and full carbon fibre soles. The same clipless pedals were used throughout all tests. No significant differences were detected between the three shoe soles for: 50 m average and peak 1-second power, average change and peak change in velocity, average and peak cadence, maximal sprint velocity, peak acceleration, and peak crank torque (all p > 0.31). Greater longitudinal bending stiffness of cycling shoe soles had no effect on sprint performance during short uphill sprints.

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