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公开(公告)号：US20160138690A1
公开(公告)日：2016-05-19
申请号：US14903126
申请日：2014-07-10
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： Marko B. Popovic , Christopher J. Berthelette , Matthew Dipinto , James D. Sareault , Thane R. Hunt
Abstract: Actuation systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems may comprise a motor having a drive shaft, one or more modules coupled to the drive shaft, each module comprising one or more energy storage elements and one or more actuating members connecting the one or more energy storage elements to one or more degrees of freedom, which are configured to actuate in response to a discharge of energy from the one or more energy storage element, and a plurality of clutches associated with each module to couple the energy storage element of the module to the drive shaft of the motor and to control an energy state of the energy storage element independent of energy storage elements of other modules.
Abstract translation: 公开了激励系统和方法。 这样的系统可以包括具有驱动轴的电动机，耦合到驱动轴的一个或多个模块，每个模块包括一个或多个能量存储元件和将一个或多个能量存储元件连接到一个或多个能量存储元件的一个或多个致动元件 自由度，其被配置为响应于来自一个或多个能量存储元件的能量的释放而致动，以及与每个模块相关联的多个离合器，以将模块的能量存储元件耦合到电动机的驱动轴，并且 控制与其他模块的能量存储元件无关的能量存储元件的能量状态。
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公开(公告)号：US20170368696A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-28
申请号：US15616038
申请日：2017-06-07
Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Inventor： Marko B. Popovic , Matthew Paul Bowers , Thane Robert Hunt , Lynn Robert Koesterman , Michael Pickett , Richard Matthew Rafferty , Saivimal Sridar , Seiichiro Ueda , Varun Visnudas Verlencar , Amaid Zia , Ananth Jonnavittula
CPC classification number: B25J17/00 , A61G5/14 , B25J9/0006 , B25J9/102 , B25J9/104 , B25J9/1075 , B25J9/12 , B25J9/123 , B25J9/144 , B25J9/1605 , B25J19/068 , F15B15/06 , F15B15/10 , F15B15/103 , F16H19/06 , F16H2019/0695 , Y10S901/09
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a biologically-inspired robotic device comprising: a first member; a second member pivotably connected to the first member; one or more actuators; and a coupler/decoupler mechanism (CDC) selectively coupling or decoupling of the one or more actuators to the second member, such that, when the one or more actuators are coupled to the second member, the one or more actuators act to pivot the second member relative to the first member.
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公开(公告)号：US20220296391A1
公开(公告)日：2022-09-22
申请号：US17696403
申请日：2022-03-16
Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Inventor： Marko B. Popovic , Andrew Strauss , Mia Buccowich , Brian Fay
Abstract: A prosthetic device and approach for amputee remediation addresses partial or complete replacement of digits, and leverages the use of the remaining functional digits for directing operation of the prosthetic digits. A complete prosthetic digit replaces an amputated digit from actuated movement driven by an adjacent functional digit. A partial amputation leverages residual movement from the remaining digit portion as input to an actuator for amplifying the intent of the input through a motorized actuator to impart movement to the prosthetic digit. A wrist harness supports the apparatus of partial and complete prosthetic digits as a single appliance. A variable compression feature augments tension on the wrist harness to tightly engage the prosthetic appliance to the wrist to offset a gripping load on the prosthetic digits.
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公开(公告)号：US20180289510A1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-11
申请号：US15948270
申请日：2018-04-09
Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Inventor： Mitchell K. Muller , Marko B. Popovic
Abstract: A shoulder prosthesis restores the complex dynamics of the arm for whole-arm amputees. While most prosthesis for arm amputees focus on restoring the user's capabilities for dexterous manipulation, the disclosed prosthesis remains affixed to the shoulder and exerts a moment on the user's trunk similar to that of the arm during walking for dynamic motion assistance. The prosthesis includes a rotating, gimbaled mass oriented based on gait and stride for emulating forces that would have been provided by the amputee arm. The size, ease of use, and relatively low cost manufacture of the proposed device makes it an attractive complement or alternative to standard prosthesis, particularly for amputees who pursue rigorous or prolonged physical activity.
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公开(公告)号：US09879767B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-30
申请号：US14903126
申请日：2014-07-10
Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Inventor： Marko B. Popovic , Christopher J. Berthelette , Matthew Dipinto , James D. Sareault , Thane R. Hunt
Abstract: Actuation systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems may comprise a motor having a drive shaft, one or more modules coupled to the drive shaft, each module comprising one or more energy storage elements and one or more actuating members connecting the one or more energy storage elements to one or more degrees of freedom, which are configured to actuate in response to a discharge of energy from the one or more energy storage element, and a plurality of clutches associated with each module to couple the energy storage element of the module to the drive shaft of the motor and to control an energy state of the energy storage element independent of energy storage elements of other modules.
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