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Apparatus for obtaining a body limb torque signal

  • US 4,909,262 A
  • Filed: 01/31/1989
  • Issued: 03/20/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for obtaining a signal representing a measurement of the torque produced by a rotating biological limb, comprising:

  • a. clamp means for holding the rotating biological limb;

    b. an arm, including means linking said arm to said clamp means;

    c. a pivot member, said arm rotatably connected to said pivot member;

    d. means for measuring the angular rotation of said arm about said pivot member;

    e. means for measuring the force exerted by the rotating biological limb on said clamp means simultaneously with said measurement of the angular rotation of said arm, said means including a strain gage linked to said clamp means.

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