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Rotational joint assembly for the prosthetic legA rotational joint assembly for a prosthetic leg has been devised, which enables an artificial foot to rotate slightly when a person is walking, running or turning. The prosthetic leg includes upper and lower tubular members with the rotational joint assembly interposed between them. The assembly includes a restrainer mechanism which consists of a pivotably mounted paddle element. This device applies limiting force to control the rotation of the foot and also restores torque to return the foot back to its initial position.
Document ID
19770023805
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Owens, L. J.
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Jones, W. C.
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
August 2, 1977
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: NASA-CASE-KSC-11004-1
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-710032
Patent Number: US-PATENT-4,038,705
Accession Number
77N30749
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
NASA-CASE-KSC-11004-1|US-PATENT-4,038,705
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-710032
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