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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2007
Bradley D. Schulz, Savage, MN (US);
Paul J. Leska, Sr., Chanhassen, MN (US);
Dennis J. Willis, Bloomington, MN (US);
Harold F. Fahrendorff, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Bradley D. Schulz, Savage, MN (US);
Paul J. Leska, Sr., Chanhassen, MN (US);
Dennis J. Willis, Bloomington, MN (US);
Harold F. Fahrendorff, Golden Valley, MN (US);
MTS Systems Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
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.