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Apparatus for obtaining a body limb torque signal

US4909262A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1989
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/702
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus utilizing a clamp mechanism for holding a rotating body limp. A mechanical arm is linked to the clamp mechanism and rotatably connects to a pivot member. The angular rotation of the mechanical arm about the pivot member is measured simultaneously with force exerted by the rotating body limb on the clamp mechanism. A strain gage is linked to the clamp mechanism to provide such force measurement.

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