System and method for articulated arm stabilization
US10376324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/57
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for an articulated arm stabilization includes an arm stabilizer for use with articulated arms of a computer-assisted medical device. The stabilizer includes a spine, a first vibration absorbing mount attached to the spine, a second vibration absorbing mount attached to the spine, a first clamp attached to the first vibration absorbing mount, and a second clamp attached to the second vibration absorbing mount. The first clamp is adapted to hold a first attachment point of a first articulated arm without slipping. The second clamp is adapted to hold a second attachment point of a second articulated arm without slipping. In some embodiments, the arm stabilizer stabilizes and reduces vibration in the first and second articulated arms. In some embodiments, the vibration is in a range from 0.5 to 14 Hz. In some embodiments, the spine limits relative motion between the first clamp and the second clamp.
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