Arm support apparatus
US9615988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In arm support apparatus, a longitudinal mount has opposing first and second ends. An elbow locator is provided on the first end of the mount. The elbow locator locates an operator's elbow when the operator's forearm is mounted on the mount. A rotary joint of a multijoint arm has a rotary axis having a vertical component. The mount is rotatably joined to the rotary joint. While the forearm is mounted on the mount so that the elbow of the operator's arm is located by the elbow locator, the rotary axis is located with a distance with respect to the elbow to enable both the first and second ends of the mount to swing about the rotary axis. The distance is set to be equal to or longer than 50 mm.
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