Device for simulating movements in joints of animal or human body has actuator for applying simulated muscle forces and sensor for detecting extent of contraction or extension

摘要

The device has a frame for fixing a joint specimen and an actuator (15) for applying simulated muscle forces to the joint to provide different movement states. A measuring device detects the motion. The actuator for applying simulated muscle forces includes at least one sensor (20) which detects the extent of contraction or extension of a simulated muscle movement by measuring the path of the actuator. A device for applying simulated muscle forces is also claimed.