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A impressão 3D surge como uma solução inovadora para a criação de cadeiras de rodas caninas personalizadas, proporcionando uma melhoria significativa na qualidade de vida e independência diária dos cães. O papel dos cães como melhores amigos do homem nos lares familiares, impulsionou a busca por soluções que atendam às necessidades específicas desses animais, agora considerados membros da família. Um dos grandes problemas nos casos de cães com problemas locomotores, são as diferentes necessidades de cada animal, bem como seus diferentes portes e pesos. Assim a impressão 3D surge como uma aliada, permitindo a produção personalizada para cada caso, resultado da convergência de conhecimentos da Engenharia Mecânica e Medicina Veterinária. Nesse trabalho, foi realizada a concepção e fabricação de uma cadeira de rodas adaptável, especificamente projetada para cães com peso de até 5kg, com possibilidade de adaptação para animais de maior porte e peso. O objetivo principal é disponibilizar essa solução a um custo acessível a qualquer pessoa que precise fornecer mobilidade aprimorada ao seu cão de estimação. Fornecendo assim, uma solução prática e customizada, e contribuindo para a democratização do acesso às tecnologias assistivas, promovendo o bem-estar e a inclusão de cães com necessidades de mobilidade especiais. Para tal foram realizadas medidas em um cão de 5kg e posteriormente modelado um protótipo em um software CAD. Foram realizadas simulações numéricas em duas das peças da cadeira de rodas a fim de estudar a resistência das peças modeladas antes da fase de impressão. Após realizada a análise, as peças foram impressas em uma impressora 3D e a montagem da cadeira de rodas foi realizada para testes em um cão. As peças e um guia de montagem da cadeira de rodas foram disponibilizados em um site para quem se interesse e precise de tal tecnologia para seu cão.
3D printing emerges as an innovative solution for creating customized canine wheelchairs, significantly improving the quality of life and daily independence of dogs. The role of dogs as man's best friends in family homes has driven the search for solutions that meet the specific needs of these animals, now considered family members. One of the major challenges in cases of dogs with mobility issues is the varying needs of each animal, as well as their different sizes and weights. Thus, 3D printing emerges as an ally, allowing for personalized production for each case, resulting from the convergence of Mechanical Engineering and Veterinary Medicine knowledge. In this work, the conception and manufacturing of an adaptable wheelchair specifically designed for dogs weighing up to 5kg were carried out, with the possibility of adaptation for larger and heavier animals. The main objective is to make this solution available at an affordable cost to anyone who needs to provide enhanced mobility to their pet dog. This provides a practical and customized solution, contributing to the democratization of access to assistive technologies, promoting the well-being and inclusion of dogs with special mobility needs. To achieve this, measurements were taken on a 5kg dog, and subsequently, a prototype was modeled in CAD software. Numerical simulations were conducted on two of the wheelchair parts to study the strength of the modeled parts before the printing phase. After the analysis, the parts were printed using a 3D printer, and the wheelchair assembly was carried out for testing on a dog. The parts and an assembly guide for the wheelchair were made available on a website for those interested and in need of such technology for their dog.
3D printing emerges as an innovative solution for creating customized canine wheelchairs, significantly improving the quality of life and daily independence of dogs. The role of dogs as man's best friends in family homes has driven the search for solutions that meet the specific needs of these animals, now considered family members. One of the major challenges in cases of dogs with mobility issues is the varying needs of each animal, as well as their different sizes and weights. Thus, 3D printing emerges as an ally, allowing for personalized production for each case, resulting from the convergence of Mechanical Engineering and Veterinary Medicine knowledge. In this work, the conception and manufacturing of an adaptable wheelchair specifically designed for dogs weighing up to 5kg were carried out, with the possibility of adaptation for larger and heavier animals. The main objective is to make this solution available at an affordable cost to anyone who needs to provide enhanced mobility to their pet dog. This provides a practical and customized solution, contributing to the democratization of access to assistive technologies, promoting the well-being and inclusion of dogs with special mobility needs. To achieve this, measurements were taken on a 5kg dog, and subsequently, a prototype was modeled in CAD software. Numerical simulations were conducted on two of the wheelchair parts to study the strength of the modeled parts before the printing phase. After the analysis, the parts were printed using a 3D printer, and the wheelchair assembly was carried out for testing on a dog. The parts and an assembly guide for the wheelchair were made available on a website for those interested and in need of such technology for their dog.
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Mestrado de dupla diplomação com a UTFPR - Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
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Impressão 3D Cadeira de rodas Cães Problemas locomotores