HAND STRUCTURE

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HAND STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18524218 titled 'HAND STRUCTURE

The abstract of this patent application describes a hand with a shock absorber to relieve rotational torque generated during collisions with dynamic objects.

Base portion, finger joint portion, and swingable finger portion included in the hand design
Shock absorber connected between base portion and finger portion to reduce rotational torque
Multiple finger portions provided for one base, with shock absorber connected to at least one finger portion
Designed to alleviate rotational torque caused by collisions with dynamic objects

Potential Applications: - Sports equipment - Prosthetic hands - Robotics

Problems Solved: - Reducing strain on fingers during collisions - Improving durability of hand structures

Benefits: - Enhanced impact resistance - Increased comfort and safety for users

Commercial Applications: - Sporting goods industry - Medical device manufacturers - Robotics companies

Prior Art: Research existing shock-absorbing technologies in prosthetics and sports equipment industries.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed on advancements in shock-absorbing materials and technologies for potential improvements in hand design.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the shock absorber in this hand design differ from traditional shock-absorbing mechanisms? 2. What materials are commonly used in shock absorbers for prosthetic hands?

Original Abstract Submitted

A hand according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a base portion, a finger joint portion provided at the base portion, a finger portion swingable about the finger joint portion, and a shock absorber coupled between the base portion and the finger portion to relieve rotational torque generated in the finger portion in response to a swing of the finger portion due to collision of a dynamic object. A plurality of the finger portions is provided for one base, and the shock absorber is connected between at least one of the finger portions and the base.