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Orthopedic knee joint and method for controlling an orthopedic knee joint

US10632002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA · DE

Inventors

Martin Pusch · Westerode, DE
Philipp Kampas · Wien, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 7, 2016
Grant date	Apr 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 7, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/764
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an orthopedic knee joint, comprising an upper part (2), on which upper connecting means (20) are disposed, a lower part (3) pivotally supported on the upper part (2), connecting means for orthopedic components (4), and a stop ( ) for delimiting an extension movement, wherein the stop (7) is configured displaceably and coupled to an adjusting device (64), which is coupled to a control device (6), which actuates the adjusting device (64) as a function of sensor data and changes the position of the stop (7).

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