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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2013
Springactive, Inc., Tempe, AZ (US);
Matthew A. Holgate, Chandler, AZ (US);
SpringActive, Inc., Tempe, AZ (US);
Abstract
A parallel kinematically redundant device includes a base body portion and a movable portion. The movable portion includes first, second, and third joints. A first actuator is coupled to the first joint of the movable portion and to the base body portion. A second actuator is coupled in parallel with the first actuator between the second joint of the movable portion and the base body portion. A linking member is rotationally coupled to the third joint of the movable portion to provide an output for the first and second actuators. A housing is coupled to the base body portion and fits onto a user. A prosthetic joint device includes a base portion and a movable portion. An actuator is rotationally coupled to the movable portion and base portion. A compliant element is coupled in parallel with the actuator between the movable portion and base portion.