Orthopaedic brace and motion control mechanism therefor
US5046490A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic brace having an adjustable control mechanism for controlling in a continuously variable manner the limits of pivotal movement of a body support member. The mechanism includes a threaded guide rod with a longitudinal slot, a collar slidably carried by the rod and equipped with an insert element projecting into the slot for preventing relative rotation of the collar and rod, and a pair of stop members disposed on opposite sides of the collar for controlling the extent of the collar's sliding movement. At least one of the stop members is in the form of a nut threadedly mounted upon the rod.
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