1989-06-16
1990-09-25
Burr, Edgar S.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128 88, 16286, 16299, 16375, 403117, A61F 500
Patent
active
049586432
ABSTRACT:
A hinge joint includes a first planer element and a second planer element, each of said planer elements having an exterior side and an interior side. Each planer element exhibits an opening for axial rotational attachment about an end of an intermediately rotationally secured third planer element. The first and second planer elements are secured, at a defined offset by several bolts. Such offset is proportioned to permit rotation of the end of the third planer element therebetween. The interior surfaces of the first and second planer elements are provided with linear channels within which are placed springs, the function of which is to regulate the angulation and resilience of the third planer element relative to the mutually secured first and second elements of the hinge joint. Through the selective use of advancing screws within the linear channels within the interior surfaces of the first and second planer elements, the degree of compression of a spring may be selectably varied to influence the angulation and rotational characteristic of the third planer element relative to the first and second planer element and of the large mechanical parts to which the planer elements are secured.
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Burr Edgar S.
Pham Huong Q.
Silverman M. K.
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