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Automatic brake sequencing for overhead support arm assemblies

US4345847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1979
Grant dateAug 24, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 19, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32418
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A roller-switch and cam, located at an intermediary joint of a plural arm overhead assembly, delays the unlocking of a brake at a next adjacent joint until the joint at which the cam and switch are located has diverged a predetermined angle from alignment.

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