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Automated instrument preload engage/disengage mechanism

US12102398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Robert E. Holop · Santa Clara, US
Todd R. Solomon · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 5, 2021
Grant date	Oct 1, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 5, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/031
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Techniques for automated engagement and disengagement of a preload include a computer-assisted apparatus. The computer-assisted apparatus includes an instrument manipulator assembly including a preload assembly and a controller coupled to the instrument manipulator assembly. The controller is configured to move the instrument manipulator assembly to a fully withdrawn position and command the preload assembly to engage a preload. In some embodiments, engaging the preload causes the preload assembly to assert a preload force on a motor pack of the instrument manipulator assembly. In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to move the instrument manipulator assembly to a home position after the preload is engaged.

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