Device with active brake release control
US11684448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer-assisted device includes a plurality of articulated arms and a control unit. Each articulated arm has a plurality of brakes. The control unit is configured to determine a plurality of timing windows based on a time period for brake release and a number of articulated arms comprising the plurality of articulated arms. The plurality of timing windows include a timing window for each articulated arm of the plurality of articulated arms. The control unit is further configured to determine, for each articulated arm of the plurality of articulated arms, an order for releasing brakes of the plurality of brakes of that articulated arm. The control unit is further configured to cause release of the brakes of the plurality of brakes of each of the plurality of articulated arms according to the determined order and the plurality of timing windows.
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