SEAMS
(Spine protection and Extrication Aided with Muscle Synergy)
The proposed design is the simple protective wearable equipment that serves to protect the spinal cord during a car crash and also helps in the extrication process. The device works in synergy with the underlying muscle groups besides using flexible fabrics making them compliant to the human body.
Viscoelastic foam (memory foam) softens on absorbing body heat, thus molding into the shape of the person. It's function in present device is to absorb and distribute impact forces generated during crashes because of various properties such as compression set, recovery time and resilience.
Memory Foam (source: Taken from google images)
Extrication is transportation of accident victim from accident spot to hospital. Immobilisation of spine is important to prevent further damage of spine.
EXTRICATION (CAD MODEL)
FUNCTIONAL PROTOTYPE OF SEAMS
