End effector of a surgical robotic manipulator including a grip sensing mechanism for manual operation of the end effector
US11812984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2001/103
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An end effector is disclosed for use with a surgical robotic manipulator and a cutting accessory. The end effector comprises a nose tube for receiving the cutting accessory and an actuator for driving the cutting accessory. The end effector may also comprise a mounting fixture for coupling the end effector to the surgical robotic manipulator and a handle for gripping by the user. The handle may be coupled to the nose tube and configured to rotate about the axis of the nose tube. The end effector may also comprise a lever coupled to the handle and moveable between depressed and released positions. The end effector may further comprise an activator coupled to the lever and configured to interact with a sensor for sensing the position of the lever.
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