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3. DESCRIPTION OF GENU
3.1 STRUCTURE OF THE DEVICE AND TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The Genu unit has been designed to allow the evaluation and rehabilitation of
flexion and extension functions of the muscles and knee joint.
The device (the element on the right in the figure) is composed of:
• A seat and a series of levers and connections for positioning the patient;
• A closed part containing the hydraulic gear-motor, the feeding system and the
control system;
• A management and interface software
The device requires to be connected to a PC by a cable that allows the bidirectional
transmission of data via USB connection. The Software on the PC allow the operator
to configure the device in according to the modalities of the exercise/test, to receive
the measurements relating to the exercise from the device and allow the storage
and consultation of the data relating to the exercises performed. The program for
managing tests, exercises, archives and utilities is developed in a Microsoft
environment and can run on a PC with Microsoft operating system.
The active part of Genu is composed of on hydraulic gearmotor (consisting of a
hydraulic pump, a distribution system and a hydraulic actuator) commanded by a
solenoid valve and controlled by a dedicated electronic card with a microcontroller.
For the electrical safety the following consideration apply:
•
Genu is equipped with a knurled link to the equipotential ground node of the
room. The manager will have to assess whether and when to use this link.
•
Genu and PC are separately connected to the electrical network and between
them by optoisolators.
•
PC station must be positioned outside the patient area. If the therapist does not
consider this warning enough, it is necessary to equip the PC with additional
ground.
Easytech s.r.l. – Genu Iso/Plus User's Manual
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