Adjustable testing apparatus for an orthopaedic specimen such as a knee implant prosthesis
US9730812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/76
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A testing apparatus for exposing an associated specimen(s) to motions along multiple axes is provided. The testing apparatus includes a test chamber and first, second, third, and fourth devices that impose different kinematic motions or forces on the specimen. A drive mechanism is connected to the first, second, third, and fourth devices so that motion from a single axis is conveyed by the first, second, third and fourth devices to deliver the desired kinematic motions and/or forces to the test chamber(s). At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth devices includes an adjustment mechanism to modify at least one of the devices.
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