Duty cycle loading for orthopedic simulator
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1. An orthopedic simulator comprising:
- a mechanism configured to apply motions and forces to a test specimen; and
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a controller configured to control the mechanism to apply the motions and forces with duty cycle loading.
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Abstract
An orthopedic simulator is provided with a mechanism configured to apply motions and forces to a test specimen, such as a spinal implant, and a controller configured to control the mechanism to selectively apply the motions and forces in accordance with sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal curves.
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1. An orthopedic simulator comprising:
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a mechanism configured to apply motions and forces to a test specimen; and
;a controller configured to control the mechanism to apply the motions and forces with duty cycle loading. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An orthopedic simulator comprising:
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a mechanism configured to apply motions and forces to a test specimen; and a controller configured to control the mechanism to selectively apply the motions and forces in accordance with sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal curves. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of testing an orthopedic device in an orthopedic simulator wear test machine, comprising the steps:
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controlling a mechanism to apply motions and forces to a test specimen; wherein the motions and forces are controlled to selectively apply the motions and forces in accordance with sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal curves. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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