Jointed mechanical devices
US9265625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20329
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A jointed mechanical device is provided. The device includes at least one element (204) having a fixed end and a deflectable end. The device also includes at least one actuating structure (206) having a first end coupled to at least the deflectable end of the element, where the actuating structure includes at least one elastic element (214) in series with at least one non-elastic element. The device further includes at least one force actuator (202) configured to apply an actuator force to a second end of the actuating structure. Additionally, the device includes a control system (315) for adjusting an operation of the force actuator based at least one actuation input, an amount of the actuator force, and an amount of displacement generated by the force actuator.
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