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US 2026/0216859 A1Published application
Compactable powered grasping device
OwnerSidney MOORE, Daniel EVANSinventors
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Abstract
A reach assistive grabbing or grasping device for retrieving remote objects, comprised of a telescopically contractable arm terminating at one end with a gripping mechanism that is electrically manipulated to open from a default closed position. The contractable arm defaulting to a retracted compacted configuration that is manually or electrically extendable. The powered operation and default configuration eliminating the need for constant pressure during retrieval of an object and simplifying operation by users having limited muscular exertion and/or impaired motor control skills.
Claims20
A reach assistance device comprising:
- an adjustable length arm;
- an electrical grabber attached to one end of the arm, the grabber comprising:
- one or more electromechanically positionable fingers;
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- a handle attached to the arm's distal end, the handle further comprising:
- a power supply, and
- a controller configured to manipulate finger position to transition the grabber between a closed, grip state and release states.
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