Modular prosthetics devices
AssigneeUniversity of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsWallace Gregory Sawyer, Brian P. Bartlett, Derek L. Hood
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Abstract
Various examples are provided for modular prosthetic devices and their use. In one example, a device includes a chassis assembly including a joint portion; and an interchangeable module that can be removably attached to the chassis assembly. The interchangeable modules can be configured for use in a wide variety of applications. The interchangeable modules can be quickly exchanged for different activities.
Claims19
An interchangeable prosthetic module for removable attachment to a prosthetic device, comprising:
- a first end configured to engage with a mounting base of a chassis assembly of the prosthetic device;
- and
- a second end opposite the first end, the second end configured to engage with a joint portion of the chassis assembly, the second end comprising a locking mechanism including a pair of flanges configured to engage with a cavity of the joint portion, where the pair of flanges rest in a disengaged position to facilitate insertion in the cavity and flex outward to engage with the cavity to secure the locking mechanism to the joint portion, wherein the pair of flanges is engaged with the cavity via rotation of a lever.
An interchangeable prosthetic module for removable attachment to a prosthetic device, comprising:
- a first end configured to engage with a mounting base of a chassis assembly of the prosthetic device;
- and
- a second end opposite the first end, the second end configured to engage with a joint portion of the chassis assembly, the second end comprising a locking mechanism including a pair of flanges configured to engage with a cavity of the joint portion, where the pair of flanges rest in a disengaged position to facilitate insertion in the cavity and flex outward to engage with the cavity to secure the locking mechanism to the joint portion, wherein the interchangeable prosthetic module is secured to the chassis assembly via at least one mating slot and complementary tab.
An interchangeable prosthetic module for removable attachment to a prosthetic device, comprising:
- a first end configured to engage with a mounting base of a chassis assembly of the prosthetic device;
- and
- a second end opposite the first end, the second end configured to engage with a joint portion of the chassis assembly, the second end comprising a locking mechanism including a pair of flanges configured to engage with a cavity of the joint portion, where the pair of flanges rest in a disengaged position to facilitate insertion in the cavity and flex outward to engage with the cavity to secure the locking mechanism to the joint portion, wherein a prosthetic attachment is attached to the chassis assembly via a mounting portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.