Energy balance mechanism for flexure joint
US10149694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/5025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and method are described for counterbalancing the force required to deform a flexure joint. The system includes an elastically deformable flexure joint, a control joint, and an energy balance system. The control joint is mechanically linked to the flexure joint such that movement of the control joint causes a corresponding deformation of the flexure joint. The energy balance system provides a spring force to aid movement of the control joint and to overcome an elastic force required to deform the flexure joint.
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