flatfit
flatfit
flatfit
a low cost universal prosthetic socket
a low cost universal prosthetic socket
a low cost universal prosthetic socket
Flatfit is a low cost universal socket for transfemoral amputees for transfemoral amputees in the developing world. It is designed to be easy to manufacture, ship completely flat, and be accessible to those in need.
Flatfit is a low cost universal socket for transfemoral amputees for transfemoral amputees in the developing world. It is designed to be easy to manufacture, ship completely flat, and be accessible to those in need.
Flatfit is a low cost universal socket for transfemoral amputees for transfemoral amputees in the developing world. It is designed to be easy to manufacture, ship completely flat, and be accessible to those in need.
most amputees can't get prosthetics
most amputees can't get prosthetics
most amputees can't get prosthetics
30 - 40 million people in the developing world are in need of a prosthetic device. Only 5% of them gain access to one.
Prosthetic sockets cost $5,000 – $70,000 and are custom-made, making them inaccessible for much of the world and requiring a great deal of skill and time to produce.
30 - 40 million people in the developing world are in need of a prosthetic device. Only 5% of them gain access to one.
Prosthetic sockets cost $5,000 – $70,000 and are custom-made, making them inaccessible for much of the world and requiring a great deal of skill and time to produce.
30 - 40 million people in the developing world are in need of a prosthetic device. Only 5% of them gain access to one.
Prosthetic sockets cost $5,000 – $70,000 and are custom-made, making them inaccessible for much of the world and requiring a great deal of skill and time to produce.
flatfit: the flatpack prosthetic
flatfit: the flatpack prosthetic
flatfit: the flatpack prosthetic
Flatfit addresses these issues by being easy to make, having universal sizing, and shipping flat to expand its reach globally more easily.
Flatfit addresses these issues by being easy to make, having universal sizing, and shipping flat to expand its reach globally more easily.
Flatfit addresses these issues by being easy to make, having universal sizing, and shipping flat to expand its reach globally more easily.
easy assembly
easy assembly
The 3D Printed Nylon connector for prosthetic attachments assembles with the HDPE Shell in two simple steps:
1) Insert tabs into size appropriate tabs
2) Attach terminal device and tighten base screw.
The 3D Printed Nylon connector for prosthetic attachments assembles with the HDPE Shell in two simple steps:
1) Insert tabs into size appropriate tabs
2) Attach terminal device and tighten base screw.
easy assembly
easy assembly
The 3D Printed Nylon connector for prosthetic attachments assembles with the HDPE Shell in two simple steps:
1) Insert tabs into size appropriate tabs
2) Attach terminal device and tighten base screw.
The $1 prosthetic socket
The $1 prosthetic socket
The $1 prosthetic socket
At industrial scale, the BOM cost for each socket comes in at around $1.
This is thanks to the die cut HDPE shell and silicon lining, and the use of off the shelf materials suck as straps, buckles, and rivets.
At industrial scale, the BOM cost for each socket comes in at around $1.
This is thanks to the die cut HDPE shell and silicon lining, and the use of off the shelf materials suck as straps, buckles, and rivets.
At industrial scale, the BOM cost for each socket comes in at around $1.
This is thanks to the die cut HDPE shell and silicon lining, and the use of off the shelf materials suck as straps, buckles, and rivets.
multiple sizes
multiple sizes
multiple sizes
The socket comes in various sizes to fit different bodies and sizes of amputation.
The HDPE shell allows it to adjust to fit the contours of different legs while still being strong.
The socket comes in various sizes to fit different bodies and sizes of amputation.
The HDPE shell allows it to adjust to fit the contours of different legs while still being strong.
The socket comes in various sizes to fit different bodies and sizes of amputation.
The HDPE shell allows it to adjust to fit the contours of different legs while still being strong.
prototyping
prototyping
prototyping
I imagined potential forms which could flat pack and adjust to fit various sized amputations. I then iterated on patterns, tightening mechanisms, and terminal device attachment methods.
I imagined potential forms which could flat pack and adjust to fit various sized amputations. I then iterated on patterns, tightening mechanisms, and terminal device attachment methods.
I imagined potential forms which could flat pack and adjust to fit various sized amputations. I then iterated on patterns, tightening mechanisms, and terminal device attachment methods.
