Lock mechanism on a prosthetic device
US7081138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/7875
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Lock mechanism for detachable connection of a prosthetic device to a sleeve element carried on the residuum of an amputee, comprising a locking pin (3,30,40,50) connected to the sleeve element and a seat (5) arranged on the prosthetic device, in which seat the locking pin is longitudinally inserted for arresting engagement with arresting elements (11,52). The locking pin (3,30,40,50) is flexible for bending at least in one plane coincident with the longitudinal axis of the locking pin, and is preferably also longitudinally elastic.
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