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WRIST DEVICE FOR A PROSTHETIC LIMB

  • US 20170281368A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2015
  • Published: 10/05/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wrist device for a prosthetic limb, the device comprising:

  • a base member connectable to the wearer of the device;

    a support member connectable to the limb, the support member being pivotably connected to the base member such that the support member can pivot about a pivot axis relative to the base member; and

    a damping mechanism located between the base member and the support member, the damping mechanism comprising;

    a pinion connected to the support member and rotatable about the pivot axis relative to the base member;

    a rack engaged with the pinion such that rotational motion of the pinion causes a linear motion of the rack; and

    at least one biasing member extending between the base member and the rack, the biasing member biasing the rack and support member into a neutral position.

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