Prosthetic device with a knee mechanism

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1985-01-29

1985-10-29

Frinks, Ronald L.

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

Leg

Knee

A61F 104, A61F 108

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045493189

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic device comprising a knee mechanism including two discs of a large diameter, about the circumferential surfaces of which are disposed an upper and a lower gripping members to be frictionally engageable therewith so that a thigh element is firmly fastened with respect to a shank element to support the body weight of the user when the former is bent with respect to the latter.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3863274 (1975-02-01), Glabiszewski
patent: 3982279 (1976-09-01), Valenti et al.
patent: 4215441 (1980-08-01), Wilson

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