Force sensor assembly for an infusion pump
US6347553B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/14232
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A force sensor assembly for use in peristaltic pumps includes a housing and a load cell at least partially disposed within the housing. A plunger, pivotable about an axis, has an upper surface and an underside surface distal from the upper surface. The underside surface cooperates with the load cell. The force sensor further includes a mechanism to reduce the load cell's sensitivity to the positioning of an applied force on the upper surface.
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