Title:
KNEE JOINT PROSTHESIS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/088505
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a knee joint for use in a lower limb prosthesis. The knee joint comprise an upper portion for connecting a custom socket and a proximal attachment, and a support comprising connecting means in its lower part for connecting a prosthetic limb. The support has at least one attachment arm on the medial or the lateral side of the knee joint prosthesis. An actuator is connected between a proximal attachment and the support and is adapted to pivot the upper portion relatively to the support. The actuator comprises a motor directly operatively connected to an axial displaceable shaft capable of changing angular velocity of the knee joint. An external control device can be used to control the knee joint.
Inventors:
HELLBERG KENNET (SE)
RANDSTRÖM ALEXANDER (SE)
RANDSTRÖM ALEXANDER (SE)
Application Number:
PCT/SE2013/051464
Publication Date:
October 02, 2014
Filing Date:
December 06, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CENTRI AB (SE)
International Classes:
A61F2/68; A61F2/64; A61F2/70
Foreign References:
| US7736394B2 | 2010-06-15 | |||
| US8231688B2 | 2012-07-31 | |||
| US20090265018A1 | 2009-10-22 | |||
| EP1169982A1 | 2002-01-09 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2928419A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ESTREEN, Lars (P.O. Box 177 04, Stockholm, SE)
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