Patent ID: 6676612
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A splint for passive motion of an upper armâ€”of the type having a ante-brachial segment and a brachial segment that are relatively adjustable for flexion-extension and are adapted to a frame for support and motion in (independent and/or simultaneous) movements of horizontal flexion-extension of the upper limb, abduction-adduction of said limb, internal-external rotation of the forearm, and pronation-supination, wherein the frame comprises:a substantially vertical arm held by a frame, which has at least one upper extension provided at the end with a pivot that has substantially vertical axis, known as horizontal flexion-extension axis of the upper limb, an arch that is mounted on the pivot and is connected to a drive motor for horizontal flexion-extension of the upper limb, and an upper structure supporting the ante-brachial and brachial segments and having a housing connected to the arch, a drive motor for abduction-adduction of the upper limb, mounted in the housing and an arm linking said motor to the brachial segment.