TWM522010U - Replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device - Google Patents

Description

Replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device

The present invention relates to a prosthetic device, and more particularly to a replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device suitable for being mounted on a human limb.

The defects of the limb are divided into congenital or acquired, in which the condition of the congenital limb defect refers to the part of the limb at the time of birth or the whole limb is not present or deformed, and the cause of the acquired limb defect. It is surgery for amputation because of trauma, injury, disease, diabetes, circulatory problems, or the poor state of cancer.

Congenital limb defects usually have limbs remaining, but the function has shrunk or lost. The corrective method is mostly passive devices such as brackets or wheelchairs, which restore some functions. Therefore, invasive device assisted device surgery is usually not performed on the original limbs. However, after the amputation of the limb defect, after the amputation surgery, it is impossible to use the passive device to assist the limb movement. The active instrument device such as the knee joint, the wide joint, the leg bone, the prosthetic foot and the prosthetic hand must be used. Revert to physical function.

According to the types of upper limb prostheses on the market, it can be divided into the shoulders to remove the prosthetic limbs, the upper limbs of the elbows, the prostheses of the elbows, the prostheses of the palms, etc., to match the limbs lost by the body, to use different prostheses, and to assist the loss of the hands. Features include actions to take items and perform daily tasks.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the patent of the Republic of China No. M390133 "prosthetic hand with a rotating function" includes a mounting seat 11 , a clamping device 12 , a first driving device 13 , and a second Drive device 14. The clamping device 12 includes a first clamping mechanism 121, a second clamping mechanism 122, a transmission member 123 connected to the first clamping mechanism 121, and a pivoting connection between the transmission member 123 and the first Two clamping The connecting rod 124 of the mechanism 122 includes a first driving motor 131 and a transmission unit 132 connected between the first driving motor 131 and the transmission member 123.

The transmission unit 132 can be driven by the first driving motor 131 to rotate the transmission member 123 to move the first and second clamping mechanisms 121 and 122 between a closed position and an open position, and the clamp The holding device 12 can be rotated by the second driving device 14 to perform an operation of rotation.

From the above description, it can be seen that the conventional prosthetic with rotating function still has the following disadvantages in actual use:

First, the cost is not

The conventional prosthetic hand 1 is composed of the mounting seat 11, the clamping device 12, the first driving device 13, and the second driving device 14, so that the overall configuration is complicated and the components are numerous, which in turn increases the manufacturing cost. With the difficulty, the cost of such a prosthetic device is extremely high and can be afforded by the average person.

Second, poor convenience

When the prosthetic hand 1 is to be mounted on the prosthetic arm, the first and second power lines of the first and second driving devices 13 and 14 are connected to the control switch of the prosthetic arm, and the second driving device 14 is connected. After the assembly is fixed on the prosthetic arm, the assembly is completed. However, when the user wants to perform other daily activities, the prosthetic hand 1 cannot add additional tools (such as spoons, hooks...) to cope with various life. The usage rate of the prosthetic hand 1 is too low, and it is not convenient.

Third, lack of functionality

As modern people focus on practical and diversified life, sometimes it is no longer just a single functional requirement for a single product, but a single product that requires two or more types of use. The functional design of the wrist can be rotated, of course, can not meet the needs of the pursuit of diversification.

All of the above shortcomings have revealed various problems derived from the use of a prosthetic hand with a rotating function. For example, a design that can be used with a situation changing device and that is easy to store, convenient to carry, and inexpensive can be used to meet limb defects. The use of such a person-oriented thinking, showing the user-centered design concept, is quite worth looking forward to.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device suitable for being mounted on a human limb and comprising a connecting unit, a functional unit, and a camouflage unit.

The connecting unit includes a connecting sleeve connected to the limb of the human hand, and the functional unit is connected to the connecting unit, and includes a housing surrounding the receiving space and an opening, and is rotatably disposed on the connecting unit a fixing seat in the accommodating space, and an auxiliary component disposed on the fixing seat, the camouflage unit includes a prosthetic hand detachably sleeved on the opening of the housing, and the prosthetic hand has a human-like palm shape .

Another technical means of the present invention is that the fixing base has a rotating disc and a plurality of fixing holes formed on the rotating disc, and the plurality of auxiliary components are detachably inserted into the plurality of fixing holes.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned housing is provided with a plurality of long holes corresponding to the plurality of auxiliary elements, and the fixed seat further has a plurality of fixed sleeves disposed at the rear end of the fixing holes, and the plurality of corresponding a compression spring disposed in the fixing sleeve, and a plurality of fixing protrusions disposed on each of the fixing sleeves and pressed against the compression spring, the fixing sleeve is in communication with the elongated hole to push the fixing The male member can slide in the elongated hole.

A further technical means of the present invention is the above-mentioned replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device, further comprising a rotary joint unit connecting the connecting unit and the functional unit, the rotary joint unit comprising a functional unit that can be connected to the functional unit The unit rotates the joint at an angle.

Another technical means of the present invention is that each of the elongated holes has a first groove formed on the front end and a second groove formed on the rear end, when the fixing protrusion is long The fixing protrusion may be stuck in the first card groove or the second card groove when sliding in the hole.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the housing has a first rotating section connected to the camouflage unit, and a second rotating section connected to the connecting unit, the first rotating section being opposite to the second The rotating section pivots.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the fixing seat is located on the first rotating section, and when the first rotating section is pivoted relative to the second rotating section, the plurality of auxiliary components on the fixing seat can be driven relative to each other. Turn.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the housing has a set of a cushion body disposed on the first rotating section, and the cushion body is made of a rubber material for covering the first Rotate the outer surface of the segment.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the surface of the above-mentioned pad body is formed with a plurality of convex particles for increasing the frictional force.

Still another technical means of the present invention is that the plurality of auxiliary elements described above are selected from the group consisting of a cutter, a spoon, a fork, a pen, and the like.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the plurality of auxiliary components are auxiliary tools selected from different use situations. When the user wants to perform other daily activities, the auxiliary components can be used in the accommodating space by the fixing convex members. Sliding out, according to different use requirements, not only can improve the utilization rate of the prosthetic device, but also increase the convenience of use to meet the diversified use requirements, and further, the plurality of auxiliary components located in the accommodating space It can effectively reduce the overall volume to provide users with the convenience of carrying and storing.

3‧‧‧ Connection unit

31‧‧‧Connecting sleeve

4‧‧‧Functional unit

40‧‧‧ accommodating space

41‧‧‧Shell

411‧‧‧ long hole

412‧‧‧first card ditch

413‧‧‧Second card ditch

414‧‧‧First rotation section

415‧‧‧second rotation section

416‧‧‧The body

417‧‧‧ convex

42‧‧‧ openings

43‧‧‧ Fixed seat

431‧‧‧ Turntable

432‧‧‧Fixed holes

433‧‧‧Fixed casing

434‧‧‧Compressed spring

435‧‧‧Fixed convex parts

44‧‧‧Auxiliary components

5‧‧‧Camouflage unit

51‧‧‧Yi

6‧‧‧Rotating joint unit

61‧‧‧Rotating joints

A‧‧‧Location

B‧‧‧ Storage location

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional Japanese hand model M390133 having a rotating function; FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the novel interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device; FIG. 3 is a perspective view. FIG. 4 is a side elevational cross-sectional view showing the preferred embodiment in a position of use; and FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing the preferred embodiment in a storage position. The situation.

The related features and technical details of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, the present invention is a replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device suitable for being mounted on a human limb. The replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device comprises a connecting unit 3, a functional unit 4, and a The camouflage unit 5 and a rotating joint unit 6.

The connecting unit 3 includes a set of connecting sleeves 31 attached to the limbs of the human hand. Here, the connecting sleeve 31 can be arranged to match the cut-out limb portion for use in a user installation for cutting the shoulder blade or the elbow upper limb.

The functional unit 4 is connected to the connecting unit 3 and includes a housing 41 defining an accommodating space 40 and an opening 42 , a fixing seat 43 rotatably disposed in the accommodating space 40 , and a plurality of The auxiliary component 44 is disposed on the fixing seat 43.

Here, the plurality of auxiliary members 44 are selected from the group consisting of a cutter, a spoon, a fork, a pen, and the like. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of auxiliary members 44 are detachably inserted into the holder. 43, in actual implementation, the auxiliary component 44 can be replaced by itself according to the needs of use. Tools should not be limited to those disclosed.

In addition, the plurality of auxiliary components 44 located in the accommodating space 40 can effectively reduce the overall volume to provide convenience for the user to carry and store.

Furthermore, the housing 41 is provided with a plurality of elongated holes 411 corresponding to the plurality of auxiliary components 44. Each of the elongated holes 411 has a first slot 412 formed on the front end, and one opening on the rear end. The second card groove 413.

In addition, the housing 41 has a first rotating section 414 connected to the camouflage unit 5, and a second rotating section 415 connected to the connecting unit 3. The first rotating section 414 is opposite to the second rotating section 415. Pivot.

In the preferred embodiment, the fixing seat 43 is located on the first rotating section 414. When the first rotating section 414 is pivoted relative to the second rotating section 415, the plurality of auxiliary devices on the fixing seat 43 can be driven. The member 44 is relatively rotated for the user to select an auxiliary member 44 of a different function within the housing 41.

Further, the housing 41 further has a pad body 416 disposed on the first rotating section 414, and the pad body 416 is made of a rubber material for covering the first rotating section 414. The outer surface. In the preferred embodiment, the surface of the pad body 416 is formed with a plurality of protrusions 417 for increasing friction. In actual operation, the user can place the housing 41 on the table top, and by the plural The convex 417 increases the frictional force to pivot the first rotating section 414 relative to the second rotating section 415, and is used to increase the frictional force, and can also be changed into a plurality of nicks, which also has the effect of increasing friction. .

The fixing base 43 has a turntable 431 and a plurality of fixing holes 432 formed in the turntable 431. The plurality of auxiliary components 44 are detachably inserted into the plurality of fixing holes 432.

In addition, the fixing seat 43 further has a plurality of solids disposed on the solid A fixing sleeve 433 at the rear end of the fixing hole 432, a plurality of compression springs 434 corresponding to the fixing sleeve 433, and a plurality of fixing protrusions correspondingly disposed on each fixing sleeve 433 and pressed against the compression spring 434 Pieces 435.

The fixing sleeve 433 is in communication with the elongated hole 411, and the fixing protrusion 435 can be pushed to slide in the elongated hole 411. When the fixing protrusion 435 slides in the long hole 411, the fixing protrusion 435 is selectively engaged in the first card groove 412 or the second card groove 413, so that the plurality of auxiliary elements 44 are opposite. The housing 41 is switched between a use position A and a storage position B.

Referring to FIG. 5, when one of the auxiliary members 44 is located at the use position A, the corresponding fixing protrusion 435 is engaged in the first card groove 412, and the compression spring 434 accumulates an elastic restoring force for compression. The fixing sleeve 433 disposed on the compression spring 434 is outwardly extended, so that the auxiliary component 44 protrudes from the accommodating space 40 toward the opening 42 and is exposed for the user to change with the use environment. Auxiliary element 44 to be used.

On the other hand, when one of the auxiliary members 44 is located at the storage position B, the corresponding fixing protrusion 435 is engaged in the second card groove 413, and the compression spring 434 releases the elastic restoring force so as to correspond to the compression spring 434. The fixing sleeve 433 is retracted inwardly, so that the auxiliary component 44 enters the accommodating space 40 from the opening 42 and is no longer exposed for the user to receive the auxiliary component 44 in the housing 41. .

The design of the plurality of auxiliary members 44 to be switched between the use position A and the storage position B relative to the housing 41 can effectively reduce the overall volume and provide convenience for the user to carry and store.

The camouflage unit 5 is connected to the functional unit 4 and includes a prosthetic hand 51 detachably sleeved on the opening 42 of the housing 41, and the prosthetic hand 51 has a human-like palm shape.

When the auxiliary component 44 is located at the use position A, the prosthetic hand 51 is separated from the opening 42 so that the user selects the plural auxiliary The function of the assisting component 44 can be used to re-set the prosthetic hand 51 on the opening 42 to maintain the integrity and aesthetics of the prosthetic device.

The rotary joint unit 6 is connected to the connecting unit 3 and the functional unit 4, and includes a rotating joint 61 for rotating the functional unit 4 at an angle with respect to the connecting unit 3, so that the connecting unit 3 and the functional unit 4 have basic Linkage function.

It can be seen from the description of the above preferred embodiments that the novel interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device does have the following enhancements:

First, reduce manufacturing costs

The prosthetic device of the present invention has few components and low complexity, and in addition to being simple to manufacture, it can also achieve the effect of reducing the manufacturing cost, and will provide a user with an inexpensive product.

Second, storage and carrying are convenient

The design of the plurality of auxiliary members 44 to be switched between the use position A and the storage position B relative to the housing 41 can effectively reduce the overall volume and provide convenience for the user to carry and store.

Third, multi-functional design

The plurality of auxiliary elements 44 are auxiliary tools selected from different use situations such as a cutter, a spoon, a fork, a pen, etc., and when the user wants to perform other daily activities, the auxiliary member 44 is simply provided by the fixing protrusion 435. The accommodating space 40 slides out, so as to meet the different use requirements, not only can the utilization rate of the prosthetic device be improved, but also the convenience of use can be increased, and the demand for diversification can be satisfied.

In summary, the present interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device is configured such that the connecting unit 3, the functional unit 4, the camouflage unit 5, and the rotating joint unit 6 are disposed to each other when the fixing protrusion 435 is long. The fixing protrusion 435 is selectively engaged in the first card groove 412 or the second card groove 413 to slide the plurality of auxiliary elements 44. The change of the housing 41 between the use position A and the storage position B not only satisfies the simplicity of the user to use the auxiliary component 44 to be used in accordance with the use situation, but also provides convenience for the user to carry and store. It is indeed possible to achieve the purpose of this new type.

However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent change and modification made by the novel patent application scope and the novel description content, All remain within the scope of this new patent.

3‧‧‧ Connection unit

31‧‧‧Connecting sleeve

4‧‧‧Functional unit

40‧‧‧ accommodating space

417‧‧‧ convex

42‧‧‧ openings

431‧‧‧ Turntable

432‧‧‧Fixed holes

433‧‧‧Fixed casing

435‧‧‧Fixed convex parts

44‧‧‧Auxiliary components

5‧‧‧Camouflage unit

51‧‧‧Yi

6‧‧‧Rotating joint unit

61‧‧‧Rotating joints

Claims (10)

The utility model relates to a replaceable multifunctional prosthetic device, which is suitable for being mounted on a human limb and comprises: a connecting unit comprising a connecting sleeve connected to the limb of the human hand; and a functional unit connected to the connecting unit, And including a housing defining an accommodating space and an opening, a fixing seat rotatably disposed in the accommodating space, and a plurality of auxiliary components disposed on the fixing base; and a functional unit The connected camouflage unit comprises a prosthetic hand detachably sleeved on the opening of the housing, and the prosthetic hand has a shape resembling a human palm. The interchangeable multi-functional prosthetic device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing base has a turntable and a plurality of fixing holes formed on the turntable, and the plurality of auxiliary components are detachably inserted respectively The plurality of holes are fixed. The interchangeable multi-functional prosthetic device according to claim 2, wherein the housing is provided with a plurality of long holes corresponding to the plurality of auxiliary elements, and the fixed seat has a plurality of fixed holes. a fixing sleeve at the rear end, a plurality of compression springs disposed in the fixing sleeve, and a plurality of fixing protrusions respectively disposed on each of the fixing sleeves and pressed against the compression spring, the fixing sleeve and the fixing sleeve The long holes are connected to each other, and the fixing protrusions are pushed to slide in the long holes. The interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device according to claim 3, further comprising a rotary joint unit connecting the connecting unit and the functional unit, the rotary joint unit comprising a rotating unit capable of rotating relative to the connecting unit Rotate the joint at an angle. The interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device according to claim 4, wherein each of the elongated holes has a first card groove opened on the front end and a second card groove opened on the rear end. When the fixing protrusion slides in the long hole, the fixing protrusion can be stuck in the first card groove or the second card groove. The interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device according to claim 5, wherein the housing has a first rotating section connected to the camouflage unit, and a second rotating section connected to the connecting unit, The first rotating segment is pivotable relative to the second rotating segment. The interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device of claim 6, wherein the fixing seat is located on the first rotating section, and when the first rotating section pivots relative to the second rotating section, The plurality of auxiliary elements on the mount rotate relative to each other. The interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device according to claim 7, wherein the housing further has a set of cushion body disposed on the first rotating section, and the cushion body is made of rubber material. For covering the outer surface of the first rotating segment. The interchangeable multifunctional prosthetic device according to claim 8, wherein the surface of the cushion body is formed with a plurality of convex particles for increasing friction. Replaceable multi-function prosthetic device according to item 9 of the patent application scope The plurality of auxiliary elements are selected from the group consisting of a cutter, a spoon, a fork, a pen, and the like.