Prothesenelement

Abstract

Prosthetic element, wherein the prosthetic element has a button, the button comprising an actuating surface and a mounting surface, wherein the actuating surface is connected to the mounting surface on a first side and is pivotable about the first side relative to the mounting surface on the other sides.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present application relates to a prosthetic element according to the first independent claim 1. State of the art

[0002] Prostheses consist of numerous prosthetic elements. Such prosthetic elements can be, for example, palm elements, back of the hand elements, fingertip elements, etc. Object of the invention

[0003] One objective of the invention is to provide an additional prosthetic element. Description of the invention

[0004] The problem is solved by a prosthetic element according to the first independent claim 1.

[0005] Embodiments are found in the dependent claims.

[0006] To avoid unnecessary repetition, the claims are hereby included in the description.

[0007] In particular, the problem is solved by a prosthetic element, wherein the prosthetic element has a push button. A push button here is a switch and / or part of a switch, which is pressed to activate the function and automatically returns to its original position after activation.

[0008] The button comprises an actuation surface and a mounting surface. The actuation surface can be a surface intended for interaction with the user. The mounting surface can be a surface intended for attaching the actuation surface to the prosthetic element.

[0009] The actuating surface is connected to the mounting surface on one side and pivots around this first side relative to the mounting surface on the other sides. In other words, the first side of the actuating surface can be connected to the mounting surface, while the other sides are not directly connected to the actuating surface.

[0010] The additional pages do not have to be multiple pages; they can also be just a single page.

[0011] In this context, a prosthesis can refer to an exoprosthesis such as a hand prosthesis, a wrist prosthesis, an arm prosthesis, a leg prosthesis, etc. It can also refer to an orthosis, such as an arm orthosis.

[0012] The prosthetic element can be part of a hand prosthesis.

[0013] A slot may be arranged between the other sides and the mounting surface.

[0014] The actuation surface and the mounting surface can be formed from a single piece. This eliminates the need for additional individual parts and allows for the provision of high-quality pushbuttons at a lower cost.

[0015] Since the actuating surface and the attachment surface are made from the same piece, the prosthetic element can be manufactured, for example, by casting and / or milling. This simplifies the production of the prosthetic element and, due to the small number of individual parts, can also increase its lifespan. Furthermore, it simplifies the replacement of the prosthetic element should a replacement become necessary.

[0016] The elastic properties of the material allow for a pivot joint between the first side and the mounting surface. For example, the material can be a plastic that exhibits elasticity. This material can be flexible enough to allow the actuating surface to pivot around the first side relative to the mounting surface, while simultaneously being elastic enough to return the actuating surface to its original position relative to the mounting surface without any external force being applied.

[0017] The actuation surface and / or the mounting surface can also include at least one translucent area. For example, the actuation surface and / or the mounting surface can have a thinner material and / or be made of a more translucent material. This allows a light source to be positioned beneath the actuation surface and / or the mounting surface, and the shape of the translucent area can be used to assign a symbol to the button. Clearly defined translucent contours can also be achieved by using a translucent material that is then partially printed, or by fully lacquering it and then partially laser-cutting it.

[0018] The task is also solved by a back of the hand of a hand prosthesis, wherein the attachment plate is a back of the hand cover and at least one prosthetic element is arranged on the back of the hand cover.

[0019] The task is also solved by a hand prosthesis with a prosthetic element according to the preceding claims.

[0020] The prosthetic element can be located on the back of the hand, and the prosthetic element can also include several buttons.

[0021] The buttons can be arranged in two columns with three rows each. By placing the buttons on the back of the hand, the user of the prosthesis can easily operate them with their other hand.

[0022] A multiple set of buttons makes it possible to transmit multiple control commands to the hand prosthesis. Description of the drawings

[0023] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the accompanying drawings. The scope of protection is not limited by either the exemplary embodiment or the drawings. Similar reference numerals denote similar elements.

[0024] The drawings show Fig. Figure 1 shows a hand prosthesis from behind, i.e., from the back of the hand. Fig. Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of part of a hand base element of the hand prosthesis.

[0025] Fig. Figure 1 shows a hand prosthesis 1. The hand prosthesis 1 comprises a wrist element 2, a hand base element 3, a thumb element 4, a first finger element 5, a second finger element 6, a third finger element 7, and a fourth finger element 8. The wrist element 2 is arranged on a proximal side 9 of the hand base element 3 on the hand base element 3.

[0026] The thumb element 4 is connected to a side 10 of the basic hand element 3, the first finger element 5, the second finger element 6, the third finger element 7 and the fourth finger element 8 are connected to a distal side 11 of the basic hand element 3.

[0027] The hand base element 3 is a prosthetic element. The hand base element 3 has six buttons 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f on the back of the hand 12. The buttons 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f comprise a common mounting surface 14 and actuation surfaces 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e, 15e.

[0028] The actuation surfaces 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e are connected to the mounting surface 14 on a first side 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e.

[0029] The further sides 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e can be pivoted around the first side 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e relative to the mounting surface 14.

[0030] Fig.Figure 2 shows a part of the hand base element 3. The hand base element 3 has six pushbuttons 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f. The pushbuttons 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f comprise a common mounting surface 14 and actuation surfaces 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e, 15e.

[0031] The actuation surfaces 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e are connected to the mounting surface 14 on a first side 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e.

[0032] On the further sides 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e, 17f the actuation surfaces 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e, 15f are pivotable about the first side 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e, 16f relative to the mounting surface 14.

[0033] Between the further sides 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e, 17f and the sides 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, 18e, 18f of the fastening surface 14 there is a gap 19a, 19b, 19c, 19d, 19e, 19f.

[0034] The operating surfaces 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e, 15f each have a translucent surface 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, 20f which, unlike the rest of the surface, does not have an opaque coating.

[0035] The mounting surface has a translucent area in the middle and two translucent areas at the edge as bands.

Claims

[1] Prosthetic element, wherein the prosthetic element has a button, the button comprising an actuation surface and a mounting surface, characterized by , that the actuating surface is connected to the mounting surface on a first side and is pivotable about the first side relative to the mounting surface on the other sides. [2] Prosthetic element according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the prosthetic element is part of a hand prosthesis. [3] Prosthetic element according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that a slot is arranged between the other sides and the mounting surface. [4] Prosthetic element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuating surface and the attachment surface are formed from one piece. [5] Prosthetic element according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a bending joint between the first side and the fastening side is made possible by the elastic properties of the material. [6] Prosthetic element according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the actuation surface and / or the mounting surface includes at least one translucent surface. [7] Back of hand of a hand prosthesis, characterized by that the fastening plate forms a back-of-the-hand cover and that at least one prosthetic element according to the preceding claims is arranged on the back-of-the-hand cover. [8] Hand prosthesis with a prosthetic element according to the preceding claims. [9] Hand prosthesis according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the prosthetic element is located on the back of the hand. [10] Hand prosthesis according to the preceding claim, characterized by that a majority of buttons are arranged on the back of the hand.

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