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PASCO ME-7001 Instruction Manual

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P A S C O S t r u c t u r e s S y s t e m
Human Structures Set
The Human Arm Model is one of three models that can be constructed at the same time with the ME-7001 Human Struc-
tures Set. The set consists of items from the following members of the PASCO Structures System.
Structure System
ME-6993 Truss Set Members
ME-6994 Truss Set Screws
ME-6996 Cord Lock Spares
ME-6997 Full Round Connectors
The Human Structures Set also includes a 30 meter spool of rubber cord (ME-8986) and a plastic storage box (not shown).
ME-7001
Human Arm Model
Qty
Structure System
2 sets
ME-6998A Axles
5 sets
ME-6999A Angle Connectors
1 set
ME-7002 Connector Spares
1 set
ME-7008 Structures Member 6
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
012-13878A
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1 set
1 set
2 sets
1 set

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  • Page 1 Human Arm Model The Human Arm Model is one of three models that can be constructed at the same time with the ME-7001 Human Struc- tures Set. The set consists of items from the following members of the PASCO Structures System.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The ME-7001 Human Structures Set is one part of the PASCO Structures System. The Human Structures Set can be used as a stand-alone set and it can also be combined with other parts of the PASCO Structures System. The set includes all of the items necessary to build one each of the following: Human Arm Model, Human Back Model, Human Leg Model.

  • Page 3: Beam (36 Cm Long)

    M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 A b o u t t h e C o m p o n e n t s 100 N Load Cell (PS-2200) - Strain gauges mounted on a beam with no electronics so a Load Cell requires a Load Cell Amplifier (PS-2198) or Dual Load Cell Amplifier PS-2206).

  • Page 4: Flat Connector

    Nut and Bolt for PAStrack: The square nut and bolt can be used with a flat connector to fasten a structure to a PASCO PAStrack (see the PASCO catalog or web site at www.pasco.com for infor- mation about PAStrack equipment.)
  • Page 5 A d d in g L o a d C e l l s Adding Load Cells To measure the compression and tension forces in individual members, add load cells (e.g., PASCO Model PS-2200) to any PASCO Structure. Replace a beam with two shorter beams and a load cell.

  • Page 6: Angle Connector

    H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t H u m a n A r m M o d e l The following list shows the number of each item needed for a particular model. Item Back Total...

  • Page 7: Cord Tensioning Clip

    M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n A r m M o d e l Shoulder (Base) The shoulder part of the Human Arm Model uses Half Round Connectors, various I Beams, Cord Tensioning Clips, and Yellow Cord.
  • Page 8 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t H u m a n A r m M o d e l Upper Arm Parts The upper arm parts of the Human Arm Model uses Half Round Connectors, a Full Round Connector, a Flat Round Con- nector, Angle Connectors, Straight Connectors, and various I Beams.
  • Page 9 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n A r m M o d e l Lower Arm The lower arm (“forearm”) uses Flat Round Connectors, Angle Connectors, a Straight Connector, and various I Beams. Angle Angle Flat Round...
  • Page 10 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t Upper Arm/Shoulder Detail The upper arm connects to the shoulder with a Medium Axle and Screws. Use a cord attached to a Cord Tensioning Clip to adjust the angle of the upper arm.
  • Page 11 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 Biceps and Triceps Load Cell Detail Add Load Cells to the Biceps Load Cell Bracket and the Triceps Load Cell Bracket. Tie a piece of yellow cord to the top part of the forearm near the elbow.
  • Page 12 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t Human Arm Model: Force Vector Diagram  These cords allow the angle of the This Load Cell upper arm to represents the change.
  • Page 13 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n L e g M o d e l Human Leg Model The Human Leg Model consists of an upper leg or “thigh”, a lower leg, and a knee joint. Upper Leg (Thigh) Use Half Round Connectors, a Full Round Connector, a Flat Round Connector, an Angle Connector, and various I Beams to construct the upper leg...
  • Page 14 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t H u m a n L e g M o d e l Lower Leg and Knee Use Half Round Connectors, Angle Connectors, Sliding Connectors, Straight Connectors, a Short Axle, a Drive Wheel, a Collet (without screw), and various I Beams to construct the lower leg and knee.
  • Page 15 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n L e g M o d e l Human Leg Knee Detail Use a Medium Axle and Collets to connect the upper leg to the lower leg. Attach a Load Cell to the Upper Leg Load Cell Bracket.
  • Page 16 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t H u m a n B a c k M o d e l Human Leg Model: Force Vector Diagram Knee Forces Directly measure the force needed to support the leg at various angles.
  • Page 17 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n B a c k M o d e l Human Back Base Details The Human Back Base uses Half Round Connectors, Full Round Connectors, Angle Connectors, Sliding Connectors, Straight Connectors, a Long Axle, Pulleys, Spacers, Collets, and various I Beams.
  • Page 18 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t H u m a n B a c k M o d e l Human Torso and Extended Arm Details The Human Torso and Extended Arm uses Half Round Connectors, Flat Round Connectors, Angle Connectors, Straight Connectors, Cord and Cord Tensioning Clips, and various I Beams.
  • Page 19 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n B a c k M o d e l Human Back Model: Load Cell Details Join the Human Back Model Base to the Human Back Model Torso using a Long Axle, Spacers, Collets, Cord and Cord Tensioning Clips, and Load Cells.
  • Page 20 H u m a n S t r u c t u r e s S e t H u m a n B a c k M o d e l Human Back Model: Force Vector Diagram The following diagram shows the force vectors acting on the human back model. Hooked Mass Cord...
  • Page 21 M o d e l N o . M E - 7 0 0 1 H u m a n B a c k M o d e l Human Back Model: Extra Equipment Extra Equipment Model Large Slotted Mass Set ME-7566 Hooked Mass Set SE-8759 100-N Load Cell PS-2200 (2, 4, 6) Load Cell Amplifier PS-2198...
  • Page 22 Reproduction under any other circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO scien- tific, is prohibited.

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