Force sensing mechanism
US6585634B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A force sensing mechanism. The mechanism is provided with a beam having a stationary portion. A housing accommodates a portion of a device coupled to an afterloader and is coupled to the beam. A force sensor coupled to the beam monitors a force of the device. An afterloader system includes a processor and a cartridge to house the force sensing mechanism. In a method, the force sensing mechanism is provided to which a portion of a device coupled to an afterloader is coupled. A device force of the device is monitored.
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