Robotic end effector with adjustable inner diameter
US10682129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An end effector for a robotic-assisted surgical system having an adjustable inner diameter. In embodiments, the end effector includes a main body having an opening extending through the main body, one or more members located within the main body that extend into and retract from the opening to vary a diameter of the opening through which a tool may be inserted, and an adjustment mechanism on the end effector and coupled to the one or more members for varying the diameter of the opening.
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