公开(公告)号：WO2011057285A3

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2010056062

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECH ,  WHITE BRUCE F

Inventor： WHITE BRUCE F

IPC: G09B23/32

CPC classification number: G09B23/32

Abstract: A simulator for driving a prosthetic element includes a prosthetic drive mechanism that drive the prosthetic element during an accelerated wear test of the prosthetic element. A simulation input represents the action of the simulator and a sensor mechanism is used to measure the force and torque applied to the prosthetic element. Position and orientation control sensors are further used to measure displacement of the prosthetic element. A closed loop feedback control system, responsive to the sensors, is used to determine a drive signal for the drive mechanism. The control system advantageously adds a computational model that incorporates mechanical representations of ligament fibers. The computational model is a non-human approximation to situations that would be encountered by the prosthesis within the human body and includes dimensional geometry of insertion sites and mechanical properties of ligament fibers. The computational model is responsive to the position and angular displacement sensors to determine constraint forces and torques of ligaments that mitigate action of the control system. The action of the control system may further be mitigated by the measured force and torque.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动假体元件的模拟器包括在假体元件的加速磨损测试期间驱动假体元件的假体驱动机构。 模拟输入表示模拟器的动作，并且传感器机构用于测量施加到假体元件的力和扭矩。 位置和方向控制传感器还用于测量假体元件的位移。 响应于传感器的闭环反馈控制系统被用于确定驱动机构的驱动信号。 控制系统有利地增加了结合韧带纤维的机械表示的计算模型。 计算模型是假体在人体内会遇到的情况的非人类近似，并且包括插入位点的尺寸几何形状和韧带纤维的机械特性。 计算模型对位置和角位移传感器作出响应以确定减轻控制系统动作的约束力和韧带扭矩。 控制系统的动作可以通过测量的力和扭矩进一步减轻。

公开(公告)号：WO2014051599A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：PCT/US2012/057703

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  WHITE, Bruce, F. ,  RULAND, Fred ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J. ,  DRUEDING, Albert ,  Glass, Gary

Inventor： WHITE, Bruce, F. ,  RULAND, Fred ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J. ,  DRUEDING, Albert ,  Glass, Gary

IPC: G01L25/00 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: G01L25/00 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  A61B5/1038 ,  A61B5/1116 ,  A61B5/112 ,  A61B5/4023 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  A61B5/7235 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  G01G23/01 ,  G01L5/16

Abstract: A method for calibrating a force platform includes, providing a force platform and applying an nXm grid on a top surface of the force platform via a computing device. Next, applying p known loads on each of the nXm grid points of the top surface along a Z-axis being perpendicular to the X and Y axes and along the X and Y axes. Next, taking multipoint measurements at each grid point and for each applied known load along the X,Y and Z axes and generating six measured output signals, exact position coordinates and applied known load magnitude for each grid point. Next, assembling an array of nXmXp of six equations with six unknown for each grid point and applied known load and then solving the assembled equations and deriving a position and load specific calibration matrix for each grid point.

Abstract translation: 用于校准力平台的方法包括提供力平台并且经由计算装置在力平台的顶表面上施加nXm格栅。 接下来，沿着Z轴垂直于X轴和Y轴并且沿着X轴和Y轴应用顶表面的每个nXm网格点上的已知载荷。 接下来，在每个栅格点和沿着X，Y和Z轴的每个施加的已知负载进行多点测量，并产生六个测量的输出信号，精确位置坐标和每个栅格点的已知负载幅度。 接下来，组装六个方程的nXmXp阵列，每个网格点具有六个未知数，并应用已知负载，然后求解组合方程，并为每个网格点导出一个位置并加载特定的校准矩阵。

公开(公告)号：WO2011057285A2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2010/056062

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  WHITE, Bruce, F.

Inventor： WHITE, Bruce, F.

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G09B23/32

Abstract: A simulator for driving a prosthetic element includes a prosthetic drive mechanism that drive the prosthetic element during an accelerated wear test of the prosthetic element. A simulation input represents the action of the simulator and a sensor mechanism is used to measure the force and torque applied to the prosthetic element. Position and orientation control sensors are further used to measure displacement of the prosthetic element. A closed loop feedback control system, responsive to the sensors, is used to determine a drive signal for the drive mechanism. The control system advantageously adds a computational model that incorporates mechanical representations of ligament fibers. The computational model is a non-human approximation to situations that would be encountered by the prosthesis within the human body and includes dimensional geometry of insertion sites and mechanical properties of ligament fibers. The computational model is responsive to the position and angular displacement sensors to determine constraint forces and torques of ligaments that mitigate action of the control system. The action of the control system may further be mitigated by the measured force and torque.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动假体元件的模拟器包括在假肢元件的加速磨损测试期间驱动假体元件的假体驱动机构。 模拟输入表示模拟器的作用，并且传感器机构用于测量施加到假肢元件的力和扭矩。 位置和方向控制传感器进一步用于测量假体元件的位移。 响应于传感器的闭环反馈控制系统被用于确定驱动机构的驱动信号。 控制系统有利地增加了包含韧带纤维的机械表示的计算模型。 计算模型是对人体内假体所遇到的情况的非人类近似，并且包括韧带纤维的插入部位的尺寸几何形状和机械性质。 计算模型响应于位置和角位移传感器，以确定减轻控制系统动作的韧带的约束力和扭矩。 控制系统的动作可以通过测量的力和扭矩进一步减轻。

公开(公告)号：WO1995023325A1

公开(公告)日：1995-08-31

申请号：PCT/US1995001737

申请日：1995-02-09

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COOK, Nathan, H. ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J. ,  WHITE, Bruce, F.

Inventor： ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

IPC: G01L05/16

CPC classification number: G01D5/344 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01B11/275 ,  G01B2210/16 ,  G01B2210/28 ,  G01D5/34 ,  G01D5/345 ,  G01L5/161 ,  G01L5/20

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a multi-axis wheel transducer are disclosed. The apparatus of the invention comprises a wheel transducer for measuring the loads and moments acting on a vehicle wheel. Tubular load cells positioned in a radial fashion around the perimeter of the transducer hub join the rim and hub. Loads and moments acting on the rim of the wheel are transferred through the spoke-like load cells to the hub of the wheel. Sensors strategically positioned around the circumference of the tubular load cell monitor the intensity of the loads and moments. To detect angular position of the wheel, a light source generates a cone of polarized light to flood the wheel of the vehicle and detector-polarizing filter pairs detect an angle of the polarization relative to the wheel to determine its angular position. The transducer hub computer processes the sensor data and transfers the information via infrared signal to a computer located in the fender of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于多轴车轮换能器的装置和方法。 本发明的装置包括用于测量作用在车轮上的载荷和力矩的轮转换器。 围绕换能器毂的周边以径向方式定位的管状测力传感器连接轮缘和轮毂。 作用在车轮轮缘上的载荷和力矩通过轮辐状称重传感器传递到轮毂。 围绕管状测力传感器圆周的策略性定位的传感器监测载荷和力矩的强度。 为了检测车轮的角度位置，光源产生偏振光锥，以使车辆的车轮淹没，并且检测器偏振过滤器对检测偏心相对于车轮的角度以确定其角位置。 传感器集线器计算机处理传感器数据并通过红外信号将信息传送到位于车辆挡泥板中的计算机。

公开(公告)号：WO2012068015A2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2011/060599

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J. ,  WHITE, Bruce, F.

Inventor： CARIGNAN, Forest, J. ,  WHITE, Bruce, F.

IPC: G09B23/32

CPC classification number: A61F2/76 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2/468 ,  A61F2/68 ,  A61F2002/701 ,  A61F2002/704 ,  A61F2002/741 ,  B25J17/0266 ,  G09B23/32 ,  Y10T74/20207 ,  Y10T74/20348

Abstract: A joint motion simulator to simulate biomechanical motion includes a mount to which a prosthetic device is mounted, actuators coupled to the mount to drive the mount, and a programmable controller to drive the actuators to translate the mount and to rotate the mount with a center of rotation controllable independent of translation. The simulator can include a linear actuator to translate the mount in a linear direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. The linear actuator can include a piston within a sleeve, the piston being coupled to the mount and being hydraulically driven to translate the mount, and the actuators can be coupled to the sleeve. The controller may be programmed to vary the center of rotation with linear translation and rotation of the mount. Sensors may be included that measure displacement of the actuators. The controller may drive the actuators based on the measured displacement.

Abstract translation: 用于模拟生物力学运动的关节运动模拟器包括安装假体装置的安装座，联接到安装座以驱动安装座的致动器，以及驱动致动器以平移安装座的可编程控制器， 以独立于平移的可控旋转中心旋转底座。 模拟器可以包括线性致动器以使支架在基本平行于旋转轴线的线性方向上平移。 线性致动器可以包括位于套筒内的活塞，活塞联接至安装件并且被液压驱动以平移安装件，并且致动器可以联接至套筒。 控制器可以被编程为通过支架的线性平移和旋转来改变旋转中心。 可以包括测量致动器的位移的传感器。 控制器可以根据测量的位移来驱动执行器。

公开(公告)号：WO2012068015A3

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2011060599

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECH ,  CARIGNAN FOREST J ,  WHITE BRUCE F

Inventor： CARIGNAN FOREST J ,  WHITE BRUCE F

IPC: G09B23/32 ,  A61F2/46 ,  A61F2/76

CPC classification number: A61F2/76 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2/468 ,  A61F2/68 ,  A61F2002/701 ,  A61F2002/704 ,  A61F2002/741 ,  B25J17/0266 ,  G09B23/32 ,  Y10T74/20207 ,  Y10T74/20348

Abstract: A joint motion simulator to simulate biomechanical motion includes a mount to which a prosthetic device is mounted, actuators coupled to the mount to drive the mount, and a programmable controller to drive the actuators to translate the mount and to rotate the mount with a center of rotation controllable independent of translation. The simulator can include a linear actuator to translate the mount in a linear direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. The linear actuator can include a piston within a sleeve, the piston being coupled to the mount and being hydraulically driven to translate the mount, and the actuators can be coupled to the sleeve. The controller may be programmed to vary the center of rotation with linear translation and rotation of the mount. Sensors may be included that measure displacement of the actuators. The controller may drive the actuators based on the measured displacement.

Abstract translation: 用于模拟生物力学运动的联合运动模拟器包括安装有假肢装置的安装座，联接到安装件以驱动安装件的致动器，以及可编程控制器，用于驱动致动器平移安装件并使安装件以 旋转可控独立的翻译。 模拟器可以包括线性致动器，以平行于旋转轴线的直线方向平移底座。 线性致动器可以包括在套筒内的活塞，活塞联接到安装件并且被液压驱动以平移安装件，并且致动器可以联接到套筒。 控制器可以被编程以通过安装座的线性平移和旋转来改变旋转中心。 可以包括测量致动器的位移的传感器。 控制器可以基于测量的位移来驱动致动器。