NASA NTRS · 19950065384
Improved Automatically Locking/Unlocking Orthotic Knee Joint
Abstract
Proposed orthotic knee joint improved version of one described in "Automatically Locking/Unlocking Orthotic Knee Joint" (MFS-28633). Locks automatically upon initial application of radial force (wearer's weight) and unlocks automatically, but only when all loads (radial force and bending) relieved. Joints lock whenever wearer applies weight to knee at any joint angle between full extension and 45 degree bend. Both devices offer increased safety and convenience relative to conventional orthotic knee joints.
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Weddendorf, Bruce. 1995-05-01. Improved Automatically Locking/Unlocking Orthotic Knee Joint. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19950065384
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