Elbow lock mechanism

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1985-03-12

1987-01-13

Apley, Richard J.

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

Arm or component and actuator or connector therefor

Elbow

A61F 254

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046362215

ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns an elbow lock mechanism for use in artificial arms, comprising a locking bolt which is mounted for axial movement on a carriage which is movable by electric drive means between two positions, there being a spring on the carriage which urges the bolt into its locking position when the carriage is in one position and which urges the bolt into an unlocking position when the carriage is in the other position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3545628 (1970-12-01), Dechantsreiter
patent: 3833942 (1974-09-01), Collins

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