Impactor mechanism for virtual reality surgery simulation system and telesurgery
US11631341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An impactor mechanism for virtual or telepresence surgery comprises a base. An impactor shaft has a first end and a second end, a handle portion being provided at the second end. A rotational joint(s) is between the first end of the impactor shaft and the base, the joint providing two or more rotational degrees of freedom to the impactor shaft. Sensors are in the impactor mechanism for measuring an orientation of the impactor shaft relative to the base, and for measuring at least an impact force on the impactor shaft, for use in virtual surgery.
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