Locking device for an articulator

Details Locking device for an articulator Locking device for an articulator

1993-03-15

1994-08-16

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Apparatus

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433 66, A61C 1100

Patent

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053381939

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a locking device for the secure hinged connection between the ball 1 and the ball housing 2 of an articulator, in the case of which on the outer side of the ball housing 2, which faces the ball neck 3, a semi-circular ledge 4 is arranged whereas on the ball neck 3 an axially movable, lockable ring 5 is provided. On the side facing the ball, the ring 5 has a circular groove 6 into which the semi-circular ledge 4 fits in a spring-loaded manner during locking.

REFERENCES:
patent: 511479 (1893-12-01), Westbrook
patent: 3048923 (1962-08-01), Franwick
patent: 3478431 (1969-11-01), DePietro
patent: 3624906 (1971-12-01), Granger
patent: 5071279 (1991-12-01), Rutstrom

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