Device for the articulated connection of two bodies

Details Device for the articulated connection of two bodies Device for the articulated connection of two bodies

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Shaver, Kevin (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S075000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06869432

ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for the articulated connection of two bodies comprising a first body, a clamping member, at least one tension member, and a second body. The first body comprises a cavity extending coaxially along a central axis. The clamping included a longitudinal axis and a coaxial bore with at least one aperture, the clamping member being complementary to the cavity and resiliently deformable in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The at least one tension member is insertable coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis into the bore. An axial displacement of the at least one tension member within the corresponding aperture may cause the clamping member to be expanded to contact the cavity wall and be releasably locked within the cavity. The second body is releasably connectable to the first body by means of the at least one tension member and the clamping member. A driving member is provided for displacing the at least one tension member axially relative to the corresponding aperture, wherein the driving member is connected to both the clamping member and the at least one tension member in positive axial engagement while rotatable about the longitudinal axis.

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