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Modular and lightweight myoelectric prosthesis components and related methods

  • US 9,839,534 B2
  • Filed: 02/04/2015
  • Issued: 12/12/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An elbow for a prosthetic limb, the elbow comprising:

  • an exterior-rotor motor;

    a transmission comprising a planetary gear transmission, a non-backdrivable clutch, and a screw;

    the screw adapted to receive a rotational force in a first direction from the clutch, and in response to the rotational force in the first direction, rotate in the first direction so as to cause the elbow to flex.

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