Enhanced Orthopedic Device with Rotational Alignment Adjustment

An innovative orthopedic device featuring adjustable rotational alignment of positive-locking elements, enhancing stability, safety, and customization for users.

The original patent (Orthopedic device) described an orthopedic device with a joint and positive-locking elements. However, the device lacked the ability to adjust the rotational alignment of these elements, leading to potential misalignment and reduced stability. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing a system for adjusting the rotational alignment of the positive-locking elements, ensuring enhanced stability, safety, and customization for users.

The enhanced orthopedic device features a joint with a first joint element and a second joint element, each comprising a positive-locking element. A sensor detects misalignment between the positive-locking elements, and a motor rotates the elements into alignment. The safety device incorporates a guide spindle with frontal recesses and/or projections, which is displaceable in the axial direction, allowing for fine-tuned adjustment. The device also features spur gearwheels on the positive-locking elements, enabling smooth engagement and rotation. Furthermore, the device includes a system for customizing the fit to a wearer's body, utilizing the rotational alignment adjustment and a sensor to detect the wearer's body shape and size.

The new inventive concept introduces the novel feature of adjustable rotational alignment of positive-locking elements, which is not present in the original patent. This innovation provides a significant improvement in stability, safety, and customization, making the device more effective and user-friendly.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, motors, or gear mechanisms. Additionally, the device could be adapted for use in various orthopedic applications, such as knee or elbow support, or integrated with other technologies, like wearable sensors or AI-powered feedback systems.

The enhanced orthopedic device has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and medical industries, particularly in the fields of orthopedics, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. The device's ability to provide customized support and stability could appeal to a wide range of users, from individuals with chronic back pain to athletes and workers in physically demanding occupations.