Lock mechanism on a prosthetic device

Details Lock mechanism on a prosthetic device Lock mechanism on a prosthetic device

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)

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

Leg

Socket holder

Reexamination Certificate

active

07081138

ABSTRACT:
Lock mechanism for detachable connection of a prosthetic device to a sleeve element carried on the residuum of an amputee, comprising a locking pin (3,30,40,50) connected to the sleeve element and a seat (5) arranged on the prosthetic device, in which seat the locking pin is longitudinally inserted for arresting engagement with arresting elements (11,52). The locking pin (3,30,40,50) is flexible for bending at least in one plane coincident with the longitudinal axis of the locking pin, and is preferably also longitudinally elastic.

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