Orthopedic simulator with a multi-axis slide table assembly
First Claim
1. An orthopedic simulator comprising:
- a holder assembly configured to hold a test specimen; and
a multi-axis slide table coupled to the holder assembly, the multi-axis slide table including;
a base;
a first translation plate mounted to the base through a first linear slide and rail arrangement and movable along a first axis;
a second translation plate mounted to the first translation plate through a second linear slide and rail arrangement and movable along a second axis different from the first axis; and
at least one post coupled to the base and having a screw slot configured to receive a lock screw and the lock screw being position in alignment with one of the first or second translation plates to provide a positive lock to limit movement of the one of the first or second translation plates.
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Abstract
An orthopedic simulator including a holder assembly and a slide table is disclosed. The holder assembly is configured to hold a test specimen to supply test loads. In the embodiment shown, the slide table is coupled to the holder assembly and includes a plurality of translation plates movable along a plurality of axis. As shown, the plurality of translation plates include a first translation plate movable along a first axis and a second translation plate movable along a second axis generally transverse to the first axis. In illustrated embodiments, an adjustable screw lock is configured to provide a positive lock to restrict movement or stroke of the first or second translation plates along the first or second axis. As disclosed, movement of the first or second translation plates is biased via a spring assembly for example to simulate the effect of soft tissue.
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28 Claims
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1. An orthopedic simulator comprising:
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a holder assembly configured to hold a test specimen; and a multi-axis slide table coupled to the holder assembly, the multi-axis slide table including; a base; a first translation plate mounted to the base through a first linear slide and rail arrangement and movable along a first axis; a second translation plate mounted to the first translation plate through a second linear slide and rail arrangement and movable along a second axis different from the first axis; and at least one post coupled to the base and having a screw slot configured to receive a lock screw and the lock screw being position in alignment with one of the first or second translation plates to provide a positive lock to limit movement of the one of the first or second translation plates. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A simulator assembly comprising:
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a base; a holder assembly configured to hold a test specimen; a first translation plate coupled to the base through a first linear slide and rail arrangement and movable along a first axis; a second translation plate coupled to the first translation plate through a second linear slide and rail arrangement and movable along a second axis, different from the first axis; at least one post coupled to the base; at least one upright portion coupled to the first translation plate; a first spring assembly configured to input a first biasing force to the first translation plate and the first spring assembly includes a spring between the at least one post and the first translation plate to input the first biasing force; and a second spring assembly configured to input a second biasing force to the second translation plate and the second spring assembly includes a spring between the at least one upright portion and the second translation plate to input second the biasing force. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An orthopedic simulator comprising:
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a holder assembly configured to hold a test specimen; a multi-axis slide table coupled to the holder assembly, the multi-axis slide table including; a first translation plate mounted to a base through a first linear slide and rail assembly and movable along a first axis; a second translation plate mounted to the first translation plate through a second linear slide and rail assembly and movable along a second axis different from the first axis; and a soft tissue simulating arrangement coupled to the first and second translation plates to simulate forces or input from soft tissue. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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