Device and method for measuring force systems
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1. A force system measuring instrument comprising:
- a probe adapted to transmit said force system;
sensor means for resolving said force system into electrical signals proportional to components of said force system, said force system comprised of more than one component, said sensor means attached to said probe;
means for displaying representations of said electrical signals.
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Abstract
A device and method for measuring force systems is provided. The device measures and displays one or more components of a force system generated by medical or dental appliances or body tissues. The invention provides a probe or attachment device for engaging the structure to be measured, such as orthodontic springs, wires, and appliances; surgical fixation devices; and body tissue. The probe transmits the force system produced by the structure to a sensor bar which is attached to the probe. The sensor bar resolves the force system being measured into electrical signals. A device is used to display representations of the electrical signals.
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21 Claims
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1. A force system measuring instrument comprising:
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a probe adapted to transmit said force system; sensor means for resolving said force system into electrical signals proportional to components of said force system, said force system comprised of more than one component, said sensor means attached to said probe; means for displaying representations of said electrical signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A force system measuring instrument comprising
a probe, said probe having a base and a tip, said tip adapted to contact an orthodontic device; -
sensor means for resolving said force system into electrical signals proportional to components of said force system, said force system comprised of more than one component, said sensor means having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to said base of said probe, said sensor means further comprising a beam and a plurality of strain gages fixably attached to said beam, said strain gages adapted to resolve said force system into electrical signals; a housing, said housing having a cavity therein, said housing having a support, said second end of said sensor means attached to said support, said sensor means contained within said housing; a display adapted to display representations of said electrical signals; means for electrically connecting said strain gages with said display and for providing said strain gages with electrical power. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A force system measuring instrument comprising:
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probe means for transmitting said force system; sensor means for resolving said force system into electrical signals proportional to components of said force system, said force system comprised of at least one moment component, said sensor means attached to said probe; means for displaying representations of said electrical signals.
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