Thesis.

The H.A.N.D. is a 3d-printable combination wrist, knuckle, and finger brace, used to assist in the struggles that come with hypermobility disorders. People with hypermobility disorders experience a great deal of pain when performing fine motor activities like writing, drawing, or typing, and this project has assisted greatly in alleviating that pain. The H.A.N.D. consists of four sections: a wrist cuff, two hand plates, and several finger braces separate to the primary system. All four sections reduce mobility in their respective parts to a level approximately equal to a non-hypermobile person.

Thesis

The HAND (Hypermobility Assistor N' Dampener) is a mechanical glove built for the purpose of reducing the difficulties caused by hypermobility of the hand. By restricting the range of motion of your fingers and wrist, it can give you functionality closer to the average hand. In addition, it has the ability to brace the knuckle joint AND the wrist while remaining compact, which most single braces cannot do. By being 3D printable, the glove is significantly more accessible than going to a doctor.

Thesis

The HAND (Hypermobility Assistor N' Dampener) is a mechanical glove built for the purpose of reducing the difficulties caused by hypermobility of the hand. By restricting the range of motion of your fingers and wrist, it can give you functionality closer to the average hand. In addition, it has the ability to brace the knuckle joint AND the wrist while remaining compact, which most single braces cannot do. By being 3D printable, the glove is significantly more accessible than going to a doctor.

Precedents

Technical Precedent:

Figure 8 Finger Splint

Conceptual Precedent:

Therall Arthritis Glove

Aspirational Precedent:

Knuckle Splint

Sketches

Prototypes

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Technical Diagram