Remote actuation configuration for powered orthotic devices
US12076291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An actuator system for an orthotic device includes an actuator assembly and a driven joint member connected remotely from the actuator assembly by flexible cabling to permit flexibility in positioning the driven joint member relative to the actuator assembly. The actuator system includes an actuator assembly having a motor and a first portion of a transmission assembly that provides a speed reduction of a motor speed to an output speed. The driven joint member has an output portion of the transmission assembly and a connector component for connecting the driven joint member to a brace component of the orthotic device. The driven joint member including the output portion of the transmission assembly is connected remotely from the actuator assembly by flexible cabling that runs between the actuator assembly and the driven joint component, to permit flexibility in positioning the driven joint member relative to the actuator assembly.
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