Adjustable connection for connecting adjoining parts of an artif

Details Adjustable connection for connecting adjoining parts of an artif Adjustable connection for connecting adjoining parts of an artif

1984-06-14

1986-08-26

Apley, Richard J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Leg

Knee

623 28, 623 27, A61F 264

Patent

active

046080546

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable connection for adjoining parts of an artificial limb comprises a first and a second coupling element, each of which forms part of or is intended to be fixed to a respective one of the aforementioned artificial-limb parts to be connected together. The adjustable connection includes set screws which are intended to hold the coupling elements, and therewith the artificial-limb parts releasably in desired positions relative to one another. The coupling elements have centrally located, mutually coacting support surfaces, and the set screws are arranged in an outer annular flange which depends from one coupling element and encircles the other coupling element with a clearance between the elements, and which has an unloaded annular edge.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3790965 (1974-02-01), Gelbenegger
patent: 3885252 (1975-05-01), Nakajima
patent: 4312081 (1982-01-01), Munny
patent: 4379350 (1983-04-01), Munny
patent: 4458367 (1984-07-01), May

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