Reciprocating drive apparatus and method
US7654802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18296
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reciprocating drive apparatus has a driving device and a driven device, one of the devices comprising a reciprocating member mounted for movement along a longitudinal axis. At least one rotary member is coupled to one of the devices and a linear bearing assembly has a linear guide rail and a linear slide member with an end coupled to the other device. A connecting link has a first end pivotally connected to the rotary member and a second end pivotally linked to the slide member. Where the reciprocating member is the driven device, rotation of the rotary member will cause the reciprocating member to move back and forth along the longitudinal axis.
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