Additive Manufactured Anatomical Models for Physiological Movement Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for demonstrating anatomical movements of human body parts, such as lungs and diaphragm, are culturally inappropriate and lack instructional impact, particularly in educational settings, and do not accurately replicate physiological movements.
Innovation Solution
An anatomical movement simulation assembly using additive-manufactured body part models, an actuator, and a controller to replicate physiologically normal movements of human body parts, providing substantial anatomical accuracy and allowing for controlled movement simulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physical touching methods are used to demonstrate anatomical movements, then direct observation is possible, but cultural appropriateness deteriorates and instructional impact is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates physical models that replicate human body parts (lungs, diaphragm, rib cage) to demonstrate anatomical movements. These models serve as culturally appropriate substitutes for direct physical contact while maintaining instructional value through accurate anatomical representation and movement simulation.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If video screen display is used to show anatomical movements, then cultural appropriateness is maintained, but instructional impact and tactile understanding deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates physical models that replicate human body parts (lungs, diaphragm, rib cage) to demonstrate anatomical movements. These models serve as culturally appropriate substitutes for direct physical contact while maintaining instructional value through accurate anatomical representation and movement simulation.
3Device complexity
If conventional demonstration methods are used, then simplicity is maintained, but anatomical accuracy and physiological realism deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the respiratory system into separate model components (lungs, diaphragm, rib cage) that can be individually constructed and assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for anatomical accuracy while maintaining overall system simplicity for educational demonstration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs 3D printing technology to precisely control geometric parameters of anatomical models, achieving high anatomical accuracy. The additive manufacturing process allows for precise dimensional control of model features while keeping the overall system relatively simple for educational purposes.
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AI summary
An anatomical movement simulation assembly and a method of simulating anatomical movements. One or more additive-manufactured body part models anatomically approximates a corresponding physical body part(s), or exhibits anatomical accuracy relative to the corresponding physical body part(s). The physical body part(s) modeled include a rib cage, lungs, diaphragm, tongue, jaw and teeth, vocal folds, and larynx, among other possibilities. Movement is imparted to the additive-manufactured body part model(s), for instance via pump, motor, or manual actuation, in order to replicate the physiologically normal movement of the corresponding physical body part(s). Educators, musicians, singers, actors, students, doctors, and patients, as well as others, may find productive use observing such anatomical movement simulations.