System for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside a mannequin having a birth canal and a childbirth simulator
US9852658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside a mannequin having a birth canal. The system comprises a descent mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The descent mechanism is integrated in the mannequin and can move an anatomical model of a fetus longitudinally towards the birth canal of the mannequin. The rotation mechanism is mounted to the descent mechanism and can rotate the anatomical model of the fetus. The model of the fetus is inserted in the rotation mechanism. Also provided is a childbirth simulator comprising a mannequin with a birth canal, and the aforementioned system integrated in the mannequin for moving an anatomical model of a fetus inside the mannequin.
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