Carbon-fiber spring feature integration
TRYGONS entered a completely different sector by manufacturing for an orthopaedics company a full carbon-fiber in-shoe Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) that includes an integrated spring feature made of the same material. The product comprises of a lateral hinge joint with a spring elevation mechanism at the level of the ankle in the lateral malleolus. This accessory provides foot elevation while walking and the product goes to show the variety of applications for composites materials and processing.
