Electric Heavy-Duty Work Hand

电动重型作业手

• 批准号: 7119196
• 负责人: HAROLD H SEARS
• 金额: $ 36.18万
• 依托单位: MOTION CONTROL, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2003
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2003-05-15 至 2008-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7119196
• 关键词: artificial limbs; assistive device /technology; bioengineering /biomedical engineering; biomedical equipment development; clinical research; electrical property; electrodes; hand; human subject; medical rehabilitation related tag; occupational health /safety; orthopedics; patient oriented research

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Specific Aims: Motion Control Inc. proposes to develop two new rugged, electric terminal devices (IDs) for heavy-duty work activities, both based upon the same rugged drive and motor. These IDs will be: the Work Hand and the Work Hook. These new terminal devices will be lighter in weight, can be used in more extreme environments, and will offer more versatile gripping shapes than existing electric TDs. Motion Control is perfectly positioned to build upon the development of the Motion Control (MC) Hand, and the Electric Terminal Device, which both utilize our 2-speed drive and are capable of 25 Ib. of pinch force. They both may include the option of the highly functional Flexion Wrist. Background: Modern electric arm prostheses have significant advantages over body-powered devices: freedom from uncomfortable control cables (also allowing greater work envelope), very high pinch force (requiring little effort), and a more natural appearance. However, existing electric work TDs are not durable enough for many work environments because of suceptibility to water and dirt, and are not designed for truly rugged work. The effort: During Phase I, Motion Control has designed and built engineering models of the two TDs based upon the same enclosed, water-resistant drive. These two engineering models have been tested favorably during Phase I. During Phase II these TDs will be further developed and clinically tested with prosthesis wearers. Result: The result of Phase II development and testing will be both the heavy-duty Work Hand and the Work Hook that are ready for commercialization. This system will give upper-limb deficient individuals the benefits of a highly functional externally powered work hand that is suitable for a very wide variety of work, home, and recreational environments.

描述（由申请人提供）：具体目标：Motion Control Inc.建议开发两种新的坚固耐用的电气终端设备（ID），用于重型工作活动，两者都基于相同的坚固耐用的驱动器和电机。这些ID将是：工作手和工作挂钩。这些新的终端设备重量更轻，可以在更极端的环境中使用，并将提供比现有电动TD更通用的抓握形状。运动控制是完美的定位，建立在运动控制（MC）手，和电气终端设备，这两个都利用我们的2速驱动器，并能够25磅的发展。的挤压力。他们都可能包括高功能的手腕上的选择。 背景资料：现代电动手臂假肢与身体供电设备相比具有显着的优势：没有不舒服的控制电缆（也允许更大的工作范围），非常高的夹力（需要很少的努力），以及更自然的外观。然而，现有的电气工作TD由于易受水和灰尘的影响而对于许多工作环境不够耐用，并且不是为真正的坚固工作而设计的。 努力：在第一阶段，运动控制设计和建造了两个TD基于相同的封闭，防水驱动的工程模型。这两个工程模型在第一阶段已经得到了良好的测试。在第二阶段，这些TD将进一步开发和临床测试与假体佩戴者。 结果：第二阶段开发和测试的结果将是重型工作手和工作钩，准备商业化。该系统将为上肢缺陷的个体提供高功能外部供电工作手的益处，该工作手适用于非常广泛的工作、家庭和娱乐环境。