Quick-release end effectors and related systems and methods
US10342561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00595
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to arms or forearms of medical devices that are configured to couple with quick-release end effectors, quick-release end effectors for use with such medical devices, and arms or forearms coupled to such quick-release end effectors. Certain forearms and end effectors have magnetic couplings, while others have mechanical couplings, and further implementations have both magnetic and mechanical couplings.
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