Joint for rehabilitation device
US9872789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2022/0094
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A joint for a rehabilitation device and a rehabilitation device are disclosed. The joint is defined for operation between an end of a first member and an end of a second member. The joint enables the second member to pivot at the joint with respect to the first member. The joint includes a positioning mechanism for defining a set position from which the second member pivots. The joint also includes a restriction mechanism for restricting the degree of pivoting of the second member, from the set position. The joint further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the second member such that it returns to the set position when an opposing force applied to the second member is less than the bias of the biasing mechanism. When the joint is in the set position, the biasing mechanism is configured such that no bias is applied to the second member.
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