Magnetic Electrical Connector for Assistive Devices

摘要

A magnetic and electrical interface that may be used with an assistive device. The interface comprises a proximal connector and a distal connector. The proximal connector may be attached to a liner for a residual limb and the distal connector may be attached to a hard socket or other aspect of an assistive device. Other aspects of and uses for the connector interface are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A system for attaching an assistive device to a limb, the system comprising:
a. a liner, having an opening for the insertion of a limb; b. a proximal connector attached to the liner, the proximal connector comprising a proximal housing; c. a plurality of proximal magnets arranged on the proximal housing; d. a distal connector comprising a distal housing; e. a plurality of distal magnets arranged on the distal housing;wherein at least one signal that is representative of one or more electromyography signals can be transmitted between the proximal connector and the distal connector via at least one of the plurality of the proximal magnets and at least one of the plurality of distal magnets when the proximal connector and the distal connector are magnetically attached.