Bio-mechanical prosthetic thumb

摘要

There is disclosed a prosthetic thumb assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a thumb strap ring having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A prosthetic thumb assembly comprising:
a distal phalanges; a proximal phalanges having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the proximal phalanges having a direct pivoting connection with the distal phalanges; a thumb strap ring having a direct pivoting connection with the proximal end of the proximal phalanges; a proximal phalanges yoke having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the proximal phalanges yoke having a direct pivoting connection with the proximal phalanges, and the proximal end of the proximal phalanges yoke having a direct pivoting connection with the thumb strap ring; and an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring; wherein when the prosthetic thumb assembly is in use, the distal phalanges, the proximal phalanges, the thumb strap ring, and the proximal phalanges yoke fit concentrically about a user's residual thumb.