Actuator system comprising lever mechanism
US7922462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/16831
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a pump assembly comprising an actuator lever, a supporting structure, a pump comprising a pump member moveable by actuation of the actuator lever, and an actuator for moving the actuator lever. A first stationary pivoting joint is formed between the actuator lever and the supporting structure, and a second floating pivoting joint is formed between the actuator lever and the pump member allowing the pump member to float relative to the actuator lever, the floating pivoting point providing a constant-length actuator arm defined between the first pivoting joint and the second pivoting joint.
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