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The following gripping forces and load limits apply only when the battery of the Axon-Bus pros­
thetic system is fully charged and at room temperature.
Maximum gripping forces
Gripping force "Opposition Mode"
Gripping force "Lateral Mode"
Gripping force "Neutral Mode"
Load limits
Maximum vertical load on the palm (e.g. when
holding a sphere)
Maximum load on the actively driven fingers
(index finger, middle finger) in the fully open
hand position (e.g. holding a plate)
Maximum load on the actively driven fingers
(index finger, middle finger) in the closed hand
position (e.g. carrying bags)
Weight of objects (typical diameter
19 mm/0.75 inch) before they slide out of the
hand ("Power Grip" grip type)
11 Appendices
11.1 Symbols Used
Declaration of conformity according to the applicable European directives
Legal manufacturer
In some jurisdictions it is not permissible to dispose of these products with unsor­
ted household waste. Disposal that is not in accordance with the regulations of
your country may have a detrimental impact on health and the environment. Please
observe the instructions of your national authority pertaining to return and collec­
tion.
Serial number
YYYY – year of manufacture
WW – week of manufacture
11.2 Glossary
The term "Axon" stands for Adaptive exchange of neuroplacement data. The Axon-Bus is an
Ottobock innovation for the field of exoprosthetics: a data transmission system, derived from
safety-related bus systems in the aviation and automobile industries. For the user this means
enhanced safety and reliability because of a considerably reduced sensitivity to electromagnetic
interference in comparison with conventional systems.
Approx. 70 N
Approx. 60 N
Approx. 15 N
10 kg/22.1 lbs
10 kg/22.1 lbs
20 kg/44.1 lbs
18 kg/39.6 lbs
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