Orthesis
OwnerAdrianus Hubertus Arno Stienen, Edsko Evert Geert Hekman +1inventors
InventorsAdrianus Hubertus Arno Stienen, Edsko Evert Geert Hekman, Herman Van Der Kooij
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Abstract
The invention relates to an orthesis for controlling the angle of a limb relative to a second body part to which the limb is connected via a joint such as a hip, elbow or shoulder, which orthesis comprises:—a first arm rotatably, around a rotation point, connected to the second body part;—a second arm fixedly arranged to the lim; and—guide means for providing at least a two dimensional free translation of the second arm relative to the first arm, while maintaining both arms parallel.
Claims9
An orthesis for controlling the angle of a limb relative to a second body part to which limb is connected via a joint which orthesis comprises:
- a. a first arm rotatably, around a rotation point, connected to the second body part;
- b. a second arm fixedly arranged to the limb;
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- c. guide means for providing at least a two dimensional free translation of the second arm relative to the first arm, while maintaining both arms parallel.
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