486results about "Artificial legs" patented technology

Embodiments can relate to a prosthetic foot system. The system can include an ankle joint housing co-locating a rotation sub-assembly, a torsional shock absorbing sub-assembly, and a vertical shock absorbing sub-assembly. The system can include a foot component attached to the ankle joint housing. The system can be configured as a co-designed architecture to functionally integrate at least two functions of: (i) torsional shock absorption, (ii) multi-axial motion with stiffness modulation in single gait cycle, (iii) active dorsiflexion, and (iv) vertical shock absorption by causing the at least two functions to operate in concert.

The invention is suitable for the technical field of medical instruments, and provides a pneumatic global self-adaptive ankle-foot artificial limb which comprises a rear sole and a front sole which are connected through a front and rear foot connecting piece. The pressure response assemblies are located at the bottoms of the rear sole and the front sole, and pressure changes after bearing; and the ankle self-adaption assembly is connected with the pressure response assembly through a valve communication assembly and drives the ankle to do eversion, centering and introversion motions based on pressure changes. According to the embodiment of the invention, an ankle joint inward and outward turning automatic adjusting mechanism directly driven by plantar pressure change can enable the artificial limb to adapt to complex terrains such as uneven road surfaces and lateral slopes in real time, an inward and outward turning motion mode of a physiological ankle joint in the walking process is simulated, and the gait of a user is smoother and more natural; the pure pneumatic control structure is relatively simple and light, and an external power supply pressure driving pump or a complex sensor is not needed.

The application discloses an electro-hydraulic active ankle prosthesis and a walking method, relates to the technical field of prostheses and additive manufacturing technology, and discloses an electro-hydraulic active ankle prosthesis, which comprises a motor pump, a hydraulic cylinder, a hydraulic integrated block, an accumulator group and an integrated topology instep, wherein the motor pump, the hydraulic cylinder, the accumulator group and the integrated topology instep are all integrated on the hydraulic integrated block, the motor pump is used for charging the accumulator group, the motor pump and the accumulator group are both used for being connected with the hydraulic cylinder, and the hydraulic cylinder is used for being connected with the integrated topology instep. The electro-hydraulic active ankle prosthesis and the walking method have the advantages that the motor pump, the hydraulic cylinder, the accumulator group and the integrated topology instep are all integrated on the hydraulic integrated block, so that the overall volume and weight are reduced.

Disclosed are prosthetic systems comprising a powered knee prosthesis and a volitional controller configured to provide control of the prosthesis to the user. The prosthetic system may be configured to enable a user to walk on smooth and / or uneven terrain and to ascend and / or descend stairs. The volitional controller may be configured in a contact state when the prosthesis is in contact with a ground surface and a no contact state when the prosthesis is lifted from the ground surface. When in the contact state, the controller may output a knee torque signal for controlling the powered knee of the prosthesis. The knee torque signal may be based on a target knee torque determined by the knee orientation and the torque measured at the ankle of a prosthetic foot. When in the no contact state, the controller may output a knee torque signal based on a desired knee position.

The invention provides a knee joint prosthesis and a lower limb prosthesis, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. The knee joint prosthesis comprises a knee joint upper body, a knee joint lower body and a hydraulic rod; an offset rotating shaft is arranged on the knee joint upper body, one end of the hydraulic rod is pivoted in the knee joint lower body, and the other end of the hydraulic rod is pivoted with the offset rotating shaft, so that the knee joint upper body can drive the hydraulic rod to do telescopic motion when rotating relative to the knee joint lower body; the knee joint upper body is provided with a pivoting hole used for installing the pivoting shaft and a compression seam, the compression seam is located above the pivoting hole, the top of the knee joint upper body is provided with a connector used for being connected with the leg of a patient, and the knee joint upper body is provided with a first threaded connecting hole used for installing the connector. A locking hole is formed in the first threaded connecting hole, the locking hole penetrates through the compression seam to be communicated with the pivoting hole, a locking clamping column is arranged in the locking hole, and a locking piece used for limiting the locking clamping column is arranged at the top of the locking hole. The technical effect of improving the stability of the prosthesis is achieved.

The invention discloses a bionic ankle joint and an artificial limb, the bionic ankle joint comprises an ankle joint base and a sole mechanism, and the ankle joint base is used for being connected with a leg component; the sole mechanism comprises a front sole component, a rear sole component and at least one elastic piece, the rear sole component is rotationally connected with the ankle joint base, the front sole component is rotationally connected with the rear sole component, one end of the elastic piece is connected with the rear sole component, and the other end of the elastic piece is connected with the front sole component; the elastic component is used for providing elastic restoring force when the front sole component rotates relative to the rear sole component. The sole fitting degree is improved through multi-joint linkage, the gait stability is enhanced, the additional burden caused by uneven stress is avoided, energy recycling is achieved through the elastic piece, energy consumption is reduced, meanwhile, the pedaling effect is improved through elastic assistance in the pedaling stage, the motion characteristic of the bionic ankle joint is closer to the natural state of the human body, and the mechanical performance of the bionic ankle joint is improved. And the matching degree of equipment and human motion characteristics is improved.

A prosthetic attachment system and corresponding lock assembly are provided for connecting a distal end of a prosthetic liner to a distal end of a prosthetic socket, by combining vacuum suspension and mechanical suspension. An attachment pin extends from a distal end of the prosthetic liner. A connector assembly secures to a distal end of the prosthetic socket and is adapted for receiving and locking to the attachment pin. A lanyard assembly has a first end secured to the connector assembly and a second end extending outwardly from the distal end of the prosthetic socket and adapted to secure to an exterior surface of the prosthetic socket by an external securing system.

The invention relates to a modular prosthesis cover (1) for covering and / or protecting a prosthesis (10), comprising a knee portion (3) which covers a prosthetic knee joint (30) when the prosthesis cover (1) is applied. The knee portion (3) can be provided on a proximal cover portion (2) and / or a distal cover portion (4) and has proximal and distal end regions (32, 34) for coupling to at least one other cover portion (2, 4). The knee portion (3) also has a lattice structure (30) with polygonal openings (30) between the proximal and distal end regions (32, 34).

The invention relates to a 4D printing bionic artificial limb and a preparation method and application thereof, and relates to the technical field of medical rehabilitation instruments, the bionic artificial limb comprises a bionic skeleton and a flexible driving unit; the flexible driving unit is located at a joint moving part of the bionic skeleton and is used for driving the bionic skeleton to move; the bionic artificial limb is integrally formed through 4D printing, the bionic skeleton is made of a shape memory composite material, and the flexible driving unit is made of a hydrogel driving material; the shape memory composite material comprises a shape memory polymer and a reinforcing material in a mass ratio of (80-95%): (5-20%); the hydrogel driving material comprises a thermo-sensitive polymer matrix, a stabilizer and a functional filler in a mass ratio of (50%-80%): (20%-40%): (3%-15%). The 4D printing bionic artificial limb has the dynamic adjusting capacity, and the change requirements of the residual limb under different conditions can be met.

An expandable prosthetic device used as a prosthesis during surgery. The expandable prosthetic device is configured for use in the extremities of a body such as, but not limited to, use in the expansion of the lateral or medial column of a foot. The expandable prosthetic device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and first and sets of linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and / or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.

Methods, systems, and / or apparatuses are provided for providing multi-joint assistance for and / or resistance against leg movement of a user. The assistance may be provided to a paretic leg or a prosthetic leg of the user. Kinematic data associated with the paretic or prosthetic leg of the user may be received. The data may include one or more of velocity data, position data, orientation data, or acceleration data for differing portions of the paretic or prosthetic leg. A current phase of a gait motion for the paretic or prosthetic leg may be determined based on the kinematic data. One or more of electrical stimuli or motorized assistance or resistance may be provided to the paretic leg, prosthetic leg, or the remaining portion of the amputated leg based on the current phase of the gait motion of the paretic or prosthetic leg.

Disclosed are prosthetic systems comprising a powered knee upper leg prosthesis and a volitional controller configured to provide control of the prosthesis to the user. The prosthetic system may be configured to enable a user to climb a set of stairs. The prosthetic system may be activated by the activation of an EMG signal source, such as the biceps femoris muscle of the upper leg. The volitional controller of the prosthetic system may be further configured to receive a ground state signal and / or an IMU signal to determine a target knee torque for operating the powered knee of the prosthesis.

Aspects of a multi-modal apparatus are described. For example, the apparatus may comprise a multi-energy sensor mountable in a distal portion of a digit of a terminal unit and a multi-energy haptic generator mountable in a socket of the terminal unit so that the multi-energy haptic generator is maintained against skin of an affected limb when the socket is worn on the affected limb. The multi-energy sensor may be operable with the multi-energy haptic generator to output one or more different types of haptic energy toward the skin responsive to the multi-energy sensor when the distal portion is placed in contact with an object while the socket is worn on the affected limb. Related kits, methods, and systems also are described.

The current document is directed to improved mechanical joints that each includes a compact, bypassable, single-spring or nested-spring wrap-spring clutch ("BSorN WS clutch") and that can be incorporated into many different types of devices, appliances, and systems, including prosthetics. One application of a BSorNWS-clutch mechanical joint is as a mechanical knee within a prosthetic leg. A BSorNWS-clutch mechanical-knee component used in a prosthetic leg further includes upper-leg and lower-leg attachments that freely rotate when the prosthetic leg is unweighted butthat are constrained, by weighting-induced activation of the BSorNWS-clutch. to rotate only in a lower-leg-extension direction. The BSorNWS- clutch mechanical-knee includes additional components that adjust the weighting force needed to bypass the BSorNWS clutch and to slightly relax the rotational constraint imposed by BSorNWS-clutch activation.

A prosthetic foot includes a base spring, a top spring assembly, a connector assembly, and a heel cushion. The top spring assembly includes first and second spring members, and first and second bond connections. The second spring member extends parallel with and spaced apart from the first spring member. The first bond connection is between distal ends of the first and second spring members, and the second bond connection is between a distal end of the second spring member and a top surface of the base spring. The top spring assembly has a first portion arranged horizontally, and a second portion arranged vertically. The connector is connected to a proximal end of the top spring assembly to connect the prosthetic foot to a lower limb prosthesis. The heel cushion is mounted to the base spring at a location spaced forward of a heel end of the base spring.

The invention relates to a method for creating manufacturing data for the production of an orthopaedic device, which can be manufactured using the created manufacturing data in an automated manufacturing process, wherein the method comprises the following steps: - providing a digital 3D body part model of a body part in a data processing system, - providing at least one digital functional component model of an orthopaedic functional component in the data processing system, which can be integrated into an orthopaedic device, wherein the digital functional component model contains corresponding component properties of the respective orthopaedic functional component,- Generating at least one digital component interface using the data processing system, depending on at least one component property of at least one selected digital functional component model of an orthopaedic functional component to be integrated into the orthopaedic device, wherein the digital component interface has a receptacle for arranging the at least one selected orthopaedic functional component; - Automatically creating a digital orthopaedic model of the orthopaedic device to be manufactured based on the 3D body part model and the digital component interface for integrating the orthopaedic functional component using the data processing system; and - Generating the digital manufacturing data from the created digital orthopaedic model using the data processing system.

A traction system for a mobile support device, such as a prosthetic foot piece or a crutch, includes a chassis, a latch assembly, and a strap. The chassis is couplable to a distal end of the mobile support device to extend underneath a bottom side of the mobile support device and the latch assembly. The latch assembly includes a front catch and a rear catch, both of which are securable to a top side of the mobile support device, the front catch being closer to the distal end of the mobile support device than the rear catch, and a lever having a front end and a rear end, the front end being releasably latchable to the front catch, the rear end being releasably latchable to the rear catch when the lever is pivoted about the front end of the latch. The strap is secured to the lever and the chassis.

Adjustment and metrology systems include a first securing component configured to hold a first region of the medical device. A second securing component is configured to hold a second region of the medical device, the first securing component and the second securing component being spaced apart in a Z-direction. A plurality of positioning mechanisms is coupled to at least one of the first securing component or the second securing component, the plurality of positioning mechanisms being configured to provide a combined total of at least six degrees of freedom between the first securing component and the second securing component, wherein the degrees of freedom comprise translational movement in an X-direction, a Y-direction, and the Z- direction and rotational movement about an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis. A heater is positioned between the first securing component and the second securing component.

The invention discloses an active pneumatic buffering ankle joint artificial limb system and a control method thereof. The system comprises a sensing module, a control module and a pneumatic execution module. The pneumatic execution module adopts a closed loop composed of a miniature diaphragm air pump, an air storage tank and a damping air bag, and pre-storage and quick release of high-pressure air are achieved through the air storage tank. The control method is based on multi-sensor data fusion, high-strength impact can be pre-judged before the heel touches the ground, and the rigidity of the damping air bag can be adjusted in advance. The problems that a traditional artificial limb buffering system is lagged in response and fixed in parameter and an active motor system is high in energy consumption are solved, low-power-consumption, fast-response and self-adaptive intelligent buffering is achieved, and the walking comfort and safety of an amputee are remarkably improved.

A prosthetic joint and a method of controlling dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the hydraulic prosthetic ankle joint. The method includes generating ground reaction forces with a hydraulic prosthetic ankle, wherein the prosthetic hydraulic ankle comprises a first chamber and a second chamber, and the ankle is connected to a prosthetic foot; rotating the prosthetic foot in response to the ground reaction force; transferring fluid between the forward and rear chambers in response to rotation of the foot; providing a feature to occlude or partially occlude the fluid transfer between chambers; providing a non-electronic mechanism for controlling the flow responsive to both a position of the joint and a rate of change of position of the joint, and wherein the mechanism is arranged such that a dwell at a particular joint location or locations will occlude the flow path.

The application discloses a single-shaft active and passive mixed driving intelligent artificial knee joint structure with energy recovery function, which comprises a joint rotating module, a gear transmission module, a hydraulic damping module, a rack and a motor. The gear transmission module comprises a primary bevel gear transmission system, a secondary gear transmission system, a synchronous belt wheel transmission assembly and a transmission rack. The motor is fixed on the transmission rack. In the active stage, the motor provides an active driving torque for the knee joint through the gear transmission module and the joint rotating module. In the passive stage, the joint rotating module transmits a passive torque of the knee joint to the motor through the gear transmission module, drives the motor to rotate, so that the motor generates electricity to recover energy, and the hydraulic damping module provides a damping torque to ensure the stability of the knee joint. In various use occasions, the required damping or driving torque can be obtained, the power consumption of the motor can be reduced by recovering the passive torque of the knee joint in the passive stage, and the working endurance of the intelligent artificial limb is improved.

A prosthetic or orthotic device (100) is described for implementation of a locomotion activity. The prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may cause an actuator (228) to perform a provide a first torque. Based on the first torque and one or more values of one or more parameters, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform a first portion of a flexion action. Subsequent to or during performance of the first portion of the flexion action, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may determine an angle associated with the prosthetic or orthotic device (100). Based on the angle, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform an adjustment of the one or more parameters. Based on the adjustment, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform a second portion of the flexion action. For example, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform the second portion while gradually increasing the one or more values.

A prosthetic attachment system (10) and corresponding lock assembly (12) are provided for connecting a distal end of a prosthetic liner (18) to a distal end of a prosthetic socket (16), by combining vacuum suspension and mechanical suspension. An attachment pin (20) extends from a distal end of the prosthetic liner (18). A connector assembly (21) secures to a distal end of the prosthetic socket (16) and is adapted for receiving and locking to the attachment pin (20). A lanyard assembly (15) has a first end secured to the connector assembly (21) and a second end extending outwardly from the distal end of the prosthetic socket (16) and adapted to secure to an exterior surface (E) of the prosthetic socket (16) by an external securing system (14).

A method for self-development of a control agent for a prosthesis, orthosis, or artificial limb, said control agent configured for being used by a control means thereof in its controlling, comprising the steps of: obtaining a motion model defining mechanical relationships between elements of the prosthesis, etc.; obtaining a training response model defining a predefined motion response of the prosthesis, etc.; determining a current motion state of the prosthesis, etc. And additionally comprising the steps of, repeatedly: determining a candidate mechanical action based on the current motion state related to the elements of the prosthesis, etc.; outputting a next candidate motion state based on the current motion state and the candidate mechanical action; outputting a next predefined motion state based on the current motion state; obtaining a reward value based on the next candidate motion state and the next predefined motion state; setting as current the next candidate motion state.

Prosthetic devices allow for full articulation of the joint, while absorbing impact of the components during normal use that will reduce wear on the device components and prolong life. The device may include a bone implantable component and a bearing component having an articulation surface that is sized and shaped to substantially mate with at least a portion of the bone implantable component and a damping mechanism that includes a contact member disposed at least primarily inside a cavity; a biasing member biasing the contact member toward an upper aperture of the cavity and means for capturing the contact member within the cavity.

A surgical system comprises a table configured to support a patient and a first articulated arm configured to support a first surgical instrument. The surgical system is configured to determine a first planned motion for the table, the first planned motion for the table to be performed while the patient is supported by the table and the first articulated arm is docked with the patient. The surgical system is also configured to determine, based on the first planned motion for the table, a second planned motion for the first articulated arm that permits the first articulated arm to remain docked with the patient. The surgical system is also configured to perform the second planned motion for the first articulated arm.

The application relates to a compact active artificial knee joint with a torque adjusting device, which comprises a knee joint module, a receiving cavity connecting block, a lower leg connecting piece and a torque adjusting device, wherein the torque adjusting device comprises a spiral spring, a bent spring groove and the like, the knee joint module comprises a knee joint shell, a knee joint shaft center, a knee joint stator sleeve end cover and the like, one end of the spring is fixed at the upper receiving cavity connecting lug through an opening on the motor stator sleeve end cover, and the other end is fixed in the bent spring groove at the position of the motor stator sleeve end cover and the knee joint shaft center. The torque adjusting device can realize torque assistance and adjustment according to the angle size and direction of the limb rotation; meanwhile, the driving peak torque of the motor can be reduced, the size and the maximum torque of the driving motor are smaller due to the fact that the artificial limb needs to be easily worn, energy consumption and space are saved.

The utility model discloses a dog's movable all-covered artificial limb relates to pet artificial limb technical field, including adjusting component, adjusting component includes telescopic groove, rotary handle, support tube and elastic support leg, the bottom opening of telescopic groove is rotatingly equipped with rotary handle. According to the movable full-wrapping artificial limb for the dog, firstly, the belly receiving cavity is arranged on the belly of the pet and fastened through the hook-and-loop fastener, then the stump part of the pet is placed in the stump receiving cavity with the top opening of the full-wrapping barrel, and finally according to the use requirement, the rotating handle is rotated to be matched with the supporting pipe through the threaded groove of the hole of the rotating handle; the extension length of the telescopic groove, located in the opening of the bottom of the full-wrapping barrel, of the supporting pipe is adjusted, so that the artificial limb part and other limbs are kept to be consistent in height, and the assembly requirements of pets of different systems are met. And meanwhile, the structure is simplified, and the production cost is reduced.