Orthopedic Screwdriver: Group 2

Authors

Naomi Goldstein, Washington University in St LouisFollow
Jonathan Bauer, Washington University in St LouisFollow
Stephen Evans, Washington University in St LouisFollow
Tyler Darwin, Washington University in St LouisFollow

Publication Date

Summer 12-15-2014

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

12-15-2016

Problem Statement

The design problem was to design a screwdriver with a mechanical clutch that can screws screws into bone while preventing over tightening. The clutch must be adjustable for torque levels between .5 and 5 N*m. The design must be ergonomic and can be adapted for medical devices. The tolerance should be within 5% of the desired torque. In addition, the device should be reusable and able to be medically sanitized. It is necessary to specify any changes to make this a device suitable for medical use.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Goldstein, Naomi; Bauer, Jonathan; Evans, Stephen; and Darwin, Tyler, "Orthopedic Screwdriver: Group 2" (2014). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 14.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/14