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Electric motor sterilizable surgical power tool

US4873461A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1988
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K5/128
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric motor suitable for use in a steam sterilizable surgical tool comprising a casing with a peripheral wall, plural magnets, an armature and structure rotatably supporting them in the casing, structure locating the magnets axially and circumferentially in the casing, and a sleeve radially outwardly pressing against the magnets. Wedged rings can supply part or all of the outward pressure on the sleeve.

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