Date of Award

3-2016

Degree Name

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Department/Program

Mechanical Engineering

Advisor

Thomas J. Mackin

Abstract

Walkers provided stability to the elderly but cannot assist a person from sitting to standing. The objective of this project is to present the design and analysis of a lift assist walker. This report discusses the design and analysis of a collapsible lift assist walker capable of lifting a patient up to 250 lbs. from seated to standing in under 10 seconds. The designed walker utilized a two stage scissor mechanism with a gas spring assisted embedded linear actuator.

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