Hand control device for controlling a peripheral system
US9727076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20372
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand control device for controlling a peripheral system is disclosed. The hand control device can include a handle configured to be grasped by a user. The handle can comprise a body portion to be supported against a palm of the user. The hand control device can also include a finger control supported about the handle and comprising a rotatable joint to facilitate control based on flexion/extension of an index finger of the user. In addition, the hand control device can include a thumb control supported about the handle and comprising first and second rotatable joints to facilitate control based on flexion/extension and abduction/adduction of a thumb of the user.
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