Counterbalancing mechanism and stabilizer design and method for counterbalancing and stabilizing a load
US10816132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N29/265
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a resilient member aided counterbalancing and stabilizing device and method for resilient member aided counterbalancing and stabilizing loads in the direction of gravity. The device preferably includes a quick release mechanism in each design and a counterbalance assembly which in preferred embodiments is used to aid in the precise positioning of a stabilizer which in turn supports a load (e.g., a medical device). The quick release assembly in each stabilizer design preferably includes a central housing containing at least one ball joint(s) which is preferably connected to the counterbalancing linkage that supports the load. To unlock the mechanism, the user preferably squeezes a trigger mechanism which directly loosens the locks responsible for holding the load in place.
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