GENICULAR JOINT MECHANISM Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: this mechanism includes upper supporting pad for attachment of femur sleeve, lower bracket to attach shin tube, both being interconnected by anterior and posterior links via revolving and rectilinearly acting kinematic pairs. Upper supporting pad and lower attachment bracket have load-bearing interacting protrusions. Anterior link is shaped as clamp to protect protrusions of upper supporting pad and lower attachment bracket. EFFECT: greater longevity due to prevention of adverse effect of maximum bending moment on rectilinearly acting kinematic pair at resting on prosthesis. 4 dwg