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System and method for actuating a treatment device

US12059696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2022
Grant dateAug 13, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/45013
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device actuation system for actuating a treatment device includes a first drive gear rotatably mountable to the treatment device, a coupler rail slidably mountable to the treatment device, a second drive gear rotatably mountable to the coupler rail, and a coupler gear rotatably mountable to the treatment device and engageable with the coupler rail. In addition, the device actuation system includes a drive rail locatable between the first drive gear and the second drive gear of the gear system. The coupler gear is rotatable to move the coupler rail in a manner maintaining the second drive gear in continuous engagement with the drive rail against the first drive gear. The first drive gear and the second drive gear are rotatable in a manner causing at least one of translation and rotation of the treatment device relative to the drive rail.

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