Gear bearing drive
    13.
    发明授权
    Gear bearing drive 有权
    齿轮轴承驱动

    公开(公告)号:US08016893B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-13

    申请号:US11821095

    申请日:2007-06-21

    IPC分类号: A61F2/54 A61F2/68

    摘要: A gear bearing drive provides a compact mechanism that operates as an actuator providing torque and as a joint providing support. The drive includes a gear arrangement integrating an external rotor DC motor within a sun gear. Locking surfaces maintain the components of the drive in alignment and provide support for axial loads and moments. The gear bearing drive has a variety of applications, including as a joint in robotic arms and prosthetic limbs.

    摘要翻译: 齿轮轴承驱动器提供了紧凑的机构,其作为提供扭矩的致动器和作为提供支撑的接头而起作用。 该驱动器包括将外部转子直流电动机集成在太阳齿轮内的齿轮装置。 锁定表面将驱动器的部件保持对准,并为轴向载荷和力矩提供支撑。 齿轮轴承驱动器具有各种应用,包括作为机器人手臂和假肢的关节。

    Gear bearing drive
    14.
    发明申请
    Gear bearing drive 有权
    齿轮轴承驱动

    公开(公告)号:US20080045374A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-21

    申请号:US11821095

    申请日:2007-06-21

    IPC分类号: F16H57/08

    摘要: A gear bearing drive provides a compact mechanism that operates as an actuator providing torque and as a joint providing support. The drive includes a gear arrangement integrating an external rotor DC motor within a sun gear. Locking surfaces maintain the components of the drive in alignment and provide support for axial loads and moments. The gear bearing drive has a variety of applications, including as a joint in robotic arms and prosthetic limbs.

    摘要翻译: 齿轮轴承驱动器提供了紧凑的机构,其作为提供扭矩的致动器和作为提供支撑的接头而起作用。 该驱动器包括将外部转子直流电动机集成在太阳齿轮内的齿轮装置。 锁定表面将驱动器的部件保持对准,并为轴向载荷和力矩提供支撑。 齿轮轴承驱动器具有各种应用,包括作为机器人手臂和假肢的关节。

    Patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device
    15.
    发明授权
    Patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device 有权
    患者特异性踝足矫形装置

    公开(公告)号:US08838263B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US12472984

    申请日:2009-05-27

    摘要: The unique advantages of computer-controlled fabrication of a patient-specific orthotic device using an automated fabrication machine capable of following computer instructions to create 3D surface contours and new developments in non-invasive three-dimensional (3D) scanning have made it possible to acquire digital models of freeform surfaces such as the surface anatomy of the human body and to then fabricate such a patient-specific device with high precision. Such a patient-specific device brings significant improvement in patient-specific fit, comfort, and function of medical devices (and, in particular, to orthoses that require a close fit to the wearer's body to act effectively). The combination of these two technologies is ideally suited for the development of patient-specific orthotic devices.A patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device using this technology is disclosed. This exemplary device is used to help stabilize the ankle-foot region, for example, in patients with impaired gait.

    摘要翻译: 使用能够遵循计算机指令创建3D表面轮廓和非侵入性三维(3D)扫描的新开发)的自动化制造机的计算机控制制造患者特异性矫正装置的独特优点使得有可能获得 自由形状表面的数字模型,例如人体的表面解剖结构,然后以高精度制造这样的患者特异性装置。 这样的患者特异性装置显着改善了医疗装置(特别是需要与穿戴者身体紧密配合以有效地起作用的矫形器)的患者特异性配合,舒适性和功能。 这两种技术的结合非常适用于患者特异性矫正装置的开发。 公开了一种使用该技术的患者具体的脚踝矫正装置。 该示例性装置用于帮助稳定踝足部区域,例如在步态障碍患者中。

    PATIENT SPECIFIC ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC DEVICE
    18.
    发明申请
    PATIENT SPECIFIC ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC DEVICE 有权
    患者特殊角位置手术器械

    公开(公告)号:US20090306801A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-10

    申请号:US12472984

    申请日:2009-05-27

    IPC分类号: G06F17/50

    摘要: The unique advantages of computer-controlled fabrication of a patient-specific orthotic device using an automated fabrication machine capable of following computer instructions to create 3D surface contours and new developments in non-invasive three-dimensional (3D) scanning have made it possible to acquire digital models of freeform surfaces such as the surface anatomy of the human body and to then fabricate such a patient-specific device with high precision. Such a patient-specific device brings significant improvement in patient-specific fit, comfort, and function of medical devices (and, in particular, to orthoses that require a close fit to the wearer's body to act effectively). The combination of these two technologies is ideally suited for the development of patient-specific orthotic devices.A patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device using this technology is disclosed. This exemplary device is used to help stabilize the ankle-foot region, for example, in patients with impaired gait.

    摘要翻译: 使用能够遵循计算机指令创建3D表面轮廓和非侵入性三维(3D)扫描的新开发)的自动化制造机的计算机控制制造患者特异性矫正装置的独特优点使得有可能获得 自由形状表面的数字模型,例如人体的表面解剖结构,然后以高精度制造这样的患者特异性装置。 这样的患者特异性装置显着改善了医疗装置(特别是需要与穿戴者身体紧密配合以有效地起作用的矫形器)的患者特异性配合,舒适性和功能。 这两种技术的结合非常适用于患者特异性矫正装置的开发。 公开了一种使用该技术的患者具体的脚踝矫正装置。 该示例性装置用于帮助稳定踝足部区域,例如在步态障碍患者中。

    Active quick connecting/disconnecting connector
    19.
    发明授权
    Active quick connecting/disconnecting connector 失效
    主动快速连接/断开连接器

    公开(公告)号:US06780042B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-24

    申请号:US10343686

    申请日:2003-05-13

    IPC分类号: H01R13627

    摘要: A connector is provided for the electrical and mechanical connection of components of a system. The connector includes plug and receptacle components. The plug has a central pin surrounded by a plurality of lamellae. An actuator is positioned about the lamellae for controlling the movement thereof. The receptacle has a pin housing corresponding to the central pin of the plug. Additionally, the receptacle includes a plurality of lamellae for mating with the plug lamellae. Like the plug, the receptacle includes an actuator for controlling movement of the receptacle lamellae. The plug lamellae and the receptacle lamellae have corresponding shoulders at the free ends thereof for engagement for interconnecting the plug and the receptacle. The actuators about the plug lamellae and receptacle lamellae control movement thereof and can be engaged to allow for the disconnection of the plug and the receptacle. The central trail pin of the plug and the pin housing of the receptacle can include conductive material for transmitting electrical signals. Similarly, the lamellae can include conductive materials for engagement and transmission of electric signals. In another embodiment, the plug and receptacle are positioned side by side to provide a universal connector.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于系统部件的电气和机械连接的连接器。 连接器包括插头和插座组件。 插头具有由多个薄片包围的中心销。 致动器围绕薄片定位以控制其移动。 插座具有对应于插头的中心销的销壳体。 此外,容器包括多个用于与插头薄片配合的薄片。 类似于插头,插座包括用于控制容器薄片运动的致动器。 插头薄片和插座薄片在其自由端处具有相应的肩部用于互连插头和插座的接合。 关于插头薄片和容器薄片的致动器控制其移动并且可以接合以允许插头和插座的断开。 插头的中心引脚和插座的引脚外壳可以包括用于传输电信号的导电材料。 类似地,薄片可以包括用于接合和传输电信号的导电材料。 在另一个实施例中,插头和插座并排放置以提供通用连接器。

    Prosthetic, orthotic, and other rehabilitative robotic assistive devices actuated by smart materials
    20.
    发明授权
    Prosthetic, orthotic, and other rehabilitative robotic assistive devices actuated by smart materials 失效
    由智能材料致动的假体,矫形器和其他康复机器人辅助装置

    公开(公告)号:US06379393B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-30

    申请号:US09395623

    申请日:1999-09-14

    IPC分类号: A61F270

    摘要: The present invention is directed to state-of-the-art medical devices using smart materials and related emerging technologies under development for robotics. In particular, the present invention is directed to the development of rehabilitative (i.e. prosthetic, orthotic, surgical) devices actuated by smart material artificial muscles to increase the dexterity and agility of an artificial limb or a dysfunctional body part, so that movement of the limb more accurately simulates movement of a human appendage. A kinetic assistive device is provided is provided which is constructed of a lightweight material (such as aluminum) and has a plurality of smart material actuators attached thereto. A system for detecting environmental stimulation of the device is provided in electrical communication with such actuators to effect movement of said device in response to detection signals produced thereby. The system includes a plurality of sensors, such as proximity detectors, accelerometers, tactile sensors and the like which are mounted on the assistive device and which provide data to computer-controlled command circuitry. This data can be encoded and used to control the movement of the assistive device via the actuators to more accurately predict the performance of the device in relation to that of an actual human limb.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及使用智能材料和正在开发的用于机器人技术的相关新兴技术的最先进的医疗设备。 特别地,本发明涉及由智能材料人造肌肉致动的康复(即假肢,矫形器,手术)装置的发展,以增加假肢或功能失调的身体部位的灵巧性和敏捷性,从而使肢体的运动 更准确地模拟人体附属物的运动。 提供了一种动力学辅助装置,其由轻质材料(例如铝)构成,并且具有附接到其上的多个智能材料致动器。 提供用于检测装置的环境刺激的系统,与这种致动器电连通,以响应于由此产生的检测信号来实现所述装置的移动。 该系统包括安装在辅助装置上并向计算机控制的命令电路提供数据的多个传感器,例如接近检测器,加速度计,触觉传感器等。 该数据可以被编码并用于通过致动器来控制辅助装置的移动,以更准确地预测装置相对于实际人肢的性能。