Patent ID: 7614673
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A conforming artificial finger four-bar linkage system, comprising: a base bar; an interface bar; a cross bar linkage that interconnects said base bar and said interface bar; said cross bar linkage including a first cross bar and a second cross bar; said interface bar adapted to contact an object to be articulated by the four-bar linkage system; said first cross bar having a first end pivotally mounted to a first end of said base bar and a second end pivotally mounted to a second end of said interface bar; said second cross bar having a first end pivotally mounted to a second end of said base bar and a second end pivotally mounted to a first end of said interface bar; and said interface bar adapted to rotate about an axis defined by a non-physical intersection of said first and second cross bars.