摘要:
A system and method for manufacturing a custom prosthetic liner. The system may include a shape capture device for capturing the shape of a residual limb (15). The captured shape may be used to generate a 3-dimensional electronic liner model (45) using a processor and specialized software. A 3dimensional electronic model of the residual limb (20) may also be produced. Preferably, an interface is provided that allows a user of the system to alter the shape and/or size of the 3-dimensional model(s) to allow the subsequently-produced liner to accommodate particular features of the residual limb. Data associated with at least the resulting 3-dimensional liner model is provided to a manufacturing facility (50) equipped to produce a custom liner therefrom. The data may be remotely transmitted to the manufacturing facility. A positive likeness of the residual limb and/or the interior of the liner is created from the data associated with the 3-dimensional model(s) (55), and is subsequently used as a mold core in the liner molding process (75).
摘要:
Es wird eine Sensoreinrichtung (15) für eine Prothese, insbesondere für eine Beinprothese, bereitgestellt zum Messen von auf die Prothese wirkenden Kräften, mit einem ringförmig geschlossen ausgebildeten Außenkörper (16) und einem zwei gegenüberliegende Innenseiten (17a, 17b) des Außenkörpers verbindendem Innenkörper (21, 22) mit einem Sensorelement (31) zur Messung der in Richtung der Verbindungsachse wirkenden Kraft. Der Außenkörper verbiegt sich bei Einwirkung eines Biegemoments, während der Innenkörper (21) nur die axiale in Richtung seiner Verbindungsachse wirkende Kraft sieht. Dadurch ist eine Messung der axialen Kraft ohne Beeinflussung von Biegemomenten möglich. Ferner ist die Sensoreinrichtung in der Lage Lasten zu übertragen.
摘要:
A method of making a cover (34) for an artificial limb (1,20), the artificial limb being provided to replace at least a portion of a patient's missing limb, the method comprising the steps of: forming a skin coloured base layer for overlying the artificial limb, selecting one or more discrete outer layer portions (28) of a different tonal colour to that of the base layer; and attaching said outer layer portions to the base layer to provide one or more local colour variations in the colour of said cover so that the overall appearance of the cover is similar to that of the patient's skin.
摘要:
The invention relates to a lower limb articulation (1) for bipedal locomotion, which comprises a first element (2), a second element (3) and means (4, 5, 7, 8) for articulating the first and second elements relative to one another, the articulation means including an articulation mechanism comprising first (7) and second (8) linking means mounted in series, as well as means (4, 5) for guiding and locking in position one of the first and second elements relative to the other one of the first and second elements when the lower limb comes to rest on a surface, the means for locking in position comprising a potential trough.
摘要:
A frame module includes a frame configured to enclose a portion of a user, and at least one reinforcement belt of which both end portions are connected to both sides of the frame, thereby restricting a splaying level of the frame in a predetermined direction.
摘要:
A prosthetic limb has an outer surface that is a mirror image of an intact limb or a generic limb design. The intact limb is scanned and the surface data is manipulated to create a virtual mirror image. If generic data is used, the intact leg can be measured and the generic surface can be adjusted so the prosthetic limb appears similar to the intact limb. The end of the amputated limb is also measured to obtain socket data. A knee and foot are incorporated to form a virtual prosthetic limb represented by design data. The design data for the virtual prosthetic limb is forwarded to a rapid prototyping machine that fabricates the entire leg simultaneously. Once completed, the prosthetic limb is shipped to the patient.