Patent ID: 6402512
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A combination clamping device and dental model articulator hinge joint, which joint comprises:two convex elements connected to one of a pair of articulated models and juxtaposed concentrically on a common axis, the axis being approximately sagittally perpendicular with respect to the models; two opposing elements connected to the other of the articulated models and disposed coaxially on the common axis and facing each of the convex elements, each element having a detent or void for receiving a respective convex element; and resilient compression means for restraining the convex elements in the detents, the clamping device comprising: an element detachably connected to the hinge joint, such that, when engaged on the hinge joint substantially increases the resilient compression means so as to restrain the convex elements within the detent positions thereby restraining the motions of the joint other than rotational motion of the convexities within the detents.