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：WO1994028386A1

公开(公告)日：1994-12-08

申请号：PCT/US1994005406

申请日：1994-05-13

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COOK, Nathan, H. ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J.

IPC: G01L05/16

CPC classification number: G01L5/164

Abstract: A multi-axis force platform for determining forces and moments exerted on the platform along x, y and z axes includes at least one multi-axis spring. The multi-axis spring includes a block of rigid material through which a pattern of slots pass through to form a series of deflectable beams separated from each other by the slots. The deflectable beams surround an interior region of the spring and elastically couple the interior region of the spring to an outer region of the spring such that the interior region can deflect relative to the outer region along x, y and z axes when subjected to a load. One or more magnetic sensors are positioned within the interior region of the spring for sensing loads exerted on the spring.

Abstract translation: 用于确定沿x，y和z轴施加在平台上的力和力矩的多轴力平台包括至少一个多轴弹簧。 多轴弹簧包括刚性材料块，槽的图形穿过该块通过，以形成通过狭槽彼此分离的一系列可偏转的梁。 可偏转光束围绕弹簧的内部区域并弹性地将弹簧的内部区域耦合到弹簧的外部区域，使得内部区域在经受负载时可沿x，y和z轴线相对于外部区域偏转 。 一个或多个磁性传感器位于弹簧的内部区域内，用于感测施加在弹簧上的载荷。

公开(公告)号：WO1993018380A1

公开(公告)日：1993-09-16

申请号：PCT/US1993001755

申请日：1993-02-26

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J.

IPC: G01L01/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/14 ,  G01D5/145 ,  G01P15/105

Abstract: A device for measuring displacement and force comprises two masses of material linked together by a parallel beam linkage which permits displacement of one mass relative to the other in a single direction. The displacement or force input to be measured is applied to one of the masses in the allowable direction. The displacement of the masses with respect to each other is sensed by a sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor comprises a Hall effect sensor attached to one of the masses positioned between two magnets attached to the other mass. Movement of one mass relative to the other changes the magnetic field around the Hall effect sensor. The change is sensed by the Hall effect sensor.

Abstract translation: 用于测量位移和力的装置包括通过平行梁连杆连接在一起的两个质量的材料，其允许一个质量相对于另一个在单个方向上相对移动。 要测量的位移或力输入被施加到允许方向上的一个质量块。 质量相对于彼此的位移由传感器感测。 在优选实施例中，该传感器包括一个霍尔效应传感器，该霍尔效应传感器连接到位于另一个物体附近的两个磁体之间的一个质量块 一个质量相对于另一个的运动改变了霍尔效应传感器周围的磁场。 该变化由霍尔效应传感器感测。

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：WO1984002188A1

公开(公告)日：1984-06-07

申请号：PCT/US1983001820

申请日：1983-11-21

Applicant: ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： ADVANCED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  CARIGNAN, Forest, J. ,  COOK, Nathan, H.

IPC: G01L01/22

CPC classification number: A61B5/1036 ,  G01G3/1408 ,  G01G19/44 ,  G01L1/2218 ,  G01L1/26 ,  G01L5/16

Abstract: In a force measuring platform, a top plate (12) is supported on tubular load cells (16). The load cells have strain gages to measure the strain due to the horizontal shear forces. The "shear" strain gages also measure moments about the Z axis when properly placed in a bridge circuit. Strain gages mounted to measure vertical strain indicate vertical forces and moments about horizontal axes.