Patent · US Expired

Linkage assembly for mechanical arm

US5340072A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1993
Grant dateAug 23, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/065
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The linkage assembly provides an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the effective length of a rod member pivotally attached between two posts. The adjustment mechanism reduces the need for small-tolerance pivot hole locations in the assembly and permits compensation for arm sag that is attributable to deflection or other factors.

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