Artificial hand
US9072614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/086
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An artificial hand includes a palm component having a plurality of finger sockets. A plurality of artificial fingers are received in a snap-fit engagement in the plurality of finger sockets of the palm component. At least one of the plurality of fingers has a locking slide including a plurality of locking teeth and a reverse lock including a locking cam, wherein the locking cam is engaged with the locking teeth to lock the finger in a preferred position. In a feature of the disclosed hand, the artificial finger further comprises a connector attached to the reverse lock, such that a tension applied to the connector through the palm component lifts the locking cam, disengaging the locking cam from the locking teeth of the lock slide.
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