Robot mounting arrangement
US10821046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/162
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical robotic system comprising: a surgical robot arm (7, 8, 9) having at least six degrees of freedom, the arm having a distal end for attachment to a surgical tool (5) and a proximal end; and a mounting structure (10, 11, 12) configured to mate to the proximal end of the arm for holding the proximal end of the arm spatially fixed, the mounting structure comprising an electrical connection for powering the surgical robot arm; wherein the system comprises a manually operable latching mechanism (6) whereby the arm can be attached to and released from the mounting structure.
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