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Prosthetic Hand With Two Gripping FingersProsthetic hand developed for amputee who retains significant portion of forearm. Outer end of device is end effector including two fingers, one moved by rotating remaining part of forearm about its longitudinal axis. Main body of end effector is end member supporting fingers, roller bearing assembly, and rack-and-pinion mechanism. Advantage of rack-and-pinion mechanism enables user to open or close gap between fingers with precision and force.
Document ID
19930000182
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Norton, William E.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Belcher, Jewell B.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Vest, Thomas W.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Carden, James R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-28627
Accession Number
93B10182
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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