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.

Garnet Orthopedic Solutions 是 Precision Orthotics Inc. 的零售商品名称，提供广泛的服务和产品，例如评估步态模式、姿势和足部健康状况以制造定制矫形器，同时纠正下半身运动链缺陷并减少整体压力使用定制的足部矫形器对个人的身体和关节进行治疗。然而，骨科医生团队已经认识到髋关节后脱位引起的重大问题，这可能会对手术恢复产生负面影响，并对个人产生持久影响。髋关节后脱位是髋关节置换术 (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，包括疼痛和不适加剧。目前，骨科医生还没有可以长期应用的直接解决方案。Garnet 已经针对这个问题开发了一种解决方案，目前正在 3D 打印，但正在寻找注塑解决方案，以提高产能并降低成本。 Garnet OrthopedicSolutions 和兰姆顿学院将合作重点优化 3D 打印设计，开发可用于注塑成型的挤压材料，并将进一步设计和测试鞋类和外底部件的模具。该合作项目的成功将使Garnet能够经济地生产鞋类产品，这将对人民的生活产生重大影响和改善。此外，Garnet 将能够通过鞋类的制造和销售大幅扩展其业务。预计项目建成后的第一年生产量将达到每年5000双鞋。此外，在最初的收费阶段和全面生产期间，Garnet 预计将额外雇用 10-20 名全职员工来支持制造和生产。鞋类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康复，恢复正常并在当地社区发挥更积极的作用。