Surgical cassette latching mechanism
US7070578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system having a cassette latching mechanism having two pivoting latching rails. The rails are connected to a rotating latching wheel by spring-loaded latching arms. The latching wheel is connected to a motor by a latching pushbar. The cassette is pressed into the rails which initiates the rotation of the rails, which close onto the cassette. The motor next rotates the latching wheel, producing cam-like movement of the latching arms and thereby further pivoting the latching rails to the fully closed and locked position.
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