Embedded Files
High-Resolution CAD Photos
High-Resolution CAD Photos
Complete CAD assembly (right leg)
Multiple views of the thigh piece
Multiple views of the calf piece
Knee Cap
Support Rings
Geared Shims
Final Design Process
Final Design Process
Front view of the Mark III shows airtight pants over skeleton structure with vacuum pumps attached at the sides for pressurization.
Back view of LBNP suit. Vacuum pump will be mounted on the back of the vest and will attach to the tee fitting.
Nearly final skeletonized leg piece shows Velcro attachments that connect to the inside of the suit as well as the slot for the thigh manifold on the upper leg.
Prototype: Late Stages
Prototype: Late Stages
Mark II Knee joint pressurized testing with mockup pants
Back view of pressure test shows collapsing of fabric in the knee pit
Skeletonized leg pieces with connection points and thigh manifolds, which we later scrapped
Prototype: Early Stages
Prototype: Early Stages
Proof of concept knee joint printed in Onyx
Mark I - First 3D printed leg. Initially oversized and too bulky.
Back view of leg model. Support rings had not yet been implemented.
Pre-design
Pre-design
Collapsing and Impingement problems during initial try on of sponsor prototype
Videos & Animations
Videos & Animations
Walking demonstration.mp4Walking demonstration
Squatting Demonstration.mp4Squatting demonstration
Prototype_Mk1_Animation (1).mp4Page updated
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