Patent ID: 7438698
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A rotary joint of an articulation prosthetic implement having a rotating load setting means, comprising: an outer member with flanges at either end, having a rotary shaft at the inner side and an annular depression around the rotary shaft; a one-way clutch for externally engaging the rotary shaft; a metal bush for externally engaging the one-way clutch; a synthetic resin bush for externally engaging the metal bush; a brake bush for externally engaging the synthetic resin bush; an inner member with flanges at either end, having a cylindrical projection which is fitted in the annular depression of the outer member located outside the brake bush; and a stopper mechanism for controlling the range of rotary shaft rotation, which is installed at an inner projection of the rotary shaft, wherein one articulation protecting member of an articulation prosthetic implement is fitted to a flange portion of the inner member from the surface side of the inner member, and the other articulation protecting member of the prosthetic implement is fitted to a flange portion of the outer member from the surface sidle of the outer member.