Simulator for evaluating artifical joint specimens and associated method
US7493828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A single drive shaft simulator and method is disclosed that allows up to four independent actions to be imposed on a test specimen such as an artificial joint specimen. These motions about mutually orthogonal axes are provided, and a constant compressive force and/or dynamic force may also be applied. The mechanical simulator is simple, accurate, and robust. The simulator assures synchronous movement where amplitude and profiles of the motion can be independently adjusted.
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