Device and method for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint

摘要

The invention relates to a method and device for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity with a resistance device to which at least one actuator is associated, via which the bending and/or stretching resistance is changed depending on sensor data. During the use of the joint, status information is provided via sensors. According to the invention, the inertial angle of an thigh part is measured and the resistance is reduced, when the thigh part is at least 45° to the vertical and/or the knee angle is greater than 45°.

主权项

1. A method for controlling an artificial orthotic or prosthetic joint of a lower extremity, comprising:
providing a resistance device to which at least one actuator is assigned, via which actuator at least one of a flexion resistance and an extension resistance is changed depending on sensor data, with status information being made available via sensors during the use of the joint, reducing the at least one of a flexion resistance and an extension resistance after reaching an inertial angle of the thigh part of at least 45° to a vertical direction and the thigh part is located in an inclined position for a predefined period of time.