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Figure 1.

3-D model of the multi-platform.
3-D model of the multi-platform.

Figure 2.

The multi-platform paired with an existing environmentally controlled LBNP Box.
The multi-platform paired with an existing environmentally controlled LBNP Box.

Figure 3.

2-D sketch of a four-bar parallelogram paired with a sliding crank mechanism. The sliding crank is a spring and damping system that offers a variable resistance.
2-D sketch of a four-bar parallelogram paired with a sliding crank mechanism. The sliding crank is a spring and damping system that offers a variable resistance.

Figure 4.

Kinematic diagram of the mechanism.
Kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Figure 5.

The left photo shows final integration of the multi-platform to the existing LBNP Box. The right photo displays a close up of the multi-platform outside of the LBNP Box.
The left photo shows final integration of the multi-platform to the existing LBNP Box. The right photo displays a close up of the multi-platform outside of the LBNP Box.

Figure 6.

A 3-D CAD model, left, of the upright device that will support the multi-platform in a vertical position. The right photograph is the final integration of the multi-platform and the upright device.
A 3-D CAD model, left, of the upright device that will support the multi-platform in a vertical position. The right photograph is the final integration of the multi-platform and the upright device.

Figure 7.

Theoretical static resistance curve on the outward stroke for the multi-platform considering only spring resistance.
Theoretical static resistance curve on the outward stroke for the multi-platform considering only spring resistance.

Figure 8.

Theoretical resistance curve assuming a motion profile with a constant angular acceleration to start and end the motion cycle and a period of constant velocity in between. The pressure differential set at the recommended 50mmHg.
Theoretical resistance curve assuming a motion profile with a constant angular acceleration to start and end the motion cycle and a period of constant velocity in between. The pressure differential set at the recommended 50mmHg.

Figure 9.

Theoretical resistance curve assuming a motion profile with positive and negative constant acceleration without a period of constant velocity. The pressure differential is set at -50mmHg.
Theoretical resistance curve assuming a motion profile with positive and negative constant acceleration without a period of constant velocity. The pressure differential is set at -50mmHg.

Figure 10.

Variation in the user’s force as the spring preload increases through a change in dimension lo.
Variation in the user’s force as the spring preload increases through a change in dimension lo.

Specifications for the contributing links in the Moments of Inertia (MOI) equations discussed in section Kinematics.

Specifications
LinkHeight (in)Weigh (in)Depth (in)Mass (lbs)Moment of Inertia
2.482.061.970.873.13
16.502.061.9713.21727.93
16.502.061.9713.21727.93
Sum of MOI (kg*sq.in)3459

UT1

BWBody weight
GGravity
GRFGround reaction force
HRHeart rate
LBNPLower body negative pressure
γThe angle between the horizontal and the ground pivot on the right side of the mechanism
θInput position
θ̇Velocity
θ̈Acceleration
sPosition of the spring
ṡVelocity of the spring
I*Equivalent inertia of the system
Imass of inertia
mmass
FspringResistance provided by the spring
FuserResistive force
loLink length of the member between the horizontal and the ground pivot on the right side of the mechanism
l1Link length of the member between lo and the rotational pivot
l2Link length of the member below the rotational pivot
l3Link length of the member above the rotational pivot
ΔPPressure differential force- the difference between the pressures inside the Box vs. outside the Box
AxyCross sectional area of the seal which is placed around the subject’s waist
βThe angle between vector Fuser and the arm l3

Spring specifications used in the resistance equations discussed in section Kinematics.

Spring Properties
Stroke length (in)3
Eye to eye length (in)12.51
Spring rate (k)650
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