Prothese der Oberen Extremitäten mit Energierückführungssystem

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP3984503

Aktenzeichen

EP21194614

Anmeldetag

2. September 2021

Veröffentlichung

1. Mai 2024

Erteilung

1. Mai 2024

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

A61F2/58A61F2/68A61F2/70A61F2/50

Abstract

An upper-extremity prosthetic is adapted to engage with an athletic ball. The prosthetic includes one or more springs that provide energy return as a user is throwing the ball using the prosthetic. The springs can have a conductivity that changes in relation to an amount of strain or deformation of the spring. The change in conductivity can be used to provide haptic feedback to the user so the user can sense the amount of force being applied to throw the ball. In some embodiments, the springs are made by a multi-material 3D printing (additive manufacturing) process and include a first material that is electrically non-conductive and a second material that electrically conductive. In some embodiments, the prosthetic also includes one or more cantilevered springs that are also adapted to engage with the ball and to provide energy return while throwing the ball.

Anmelder

Firma

Accenture Global Solutions Limited

Land

🇮🇪 Irland

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