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Automatically Locking/Unlocking Orthotic Knee JointProposed orthotic knee joint locks and unlocks automatically, at any position within range of bend angles, without manual intervention by wearer. Includes tang and clevis, locks whenever wearer transfers weight to knee and unlocks when weight removed. Locking occurs at any angle between 45 degrees knee bend and full extension.
Document ID
19940000269
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Weddendorf, Bruce
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MFS-28633
Accession Number
94B10269
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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