Ergonomic surgeon control console in robotic surgical systems

US8120301B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Randal P. Goldberg · San Jose, US
• Michael Hanuschik · Mountain View, US
• Henry Hazebrouck · Sunnyvale, US
• Paul Millman · San Jose, US
• Deepak Ramesh Kapoor · Cupertino, US
• John W. Zabinski · Fremont, US
• David W. Robinson · Bay Ridge, US
• David W. Weir · Redwood City, US
• Salvatore J. Brogna · Pleasanton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 9, 2009
• Grant date: Feb 21, 2012
• Expiry date: Jul 7, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T74/20
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A control console to remotely control medical equipment is disclosed having a base with an ergonomically adjustable pedal system. The base further has an opening to receive the pedal system. The pedal system includes a moveable pedal tray with a pedal base. The tray includes a first left pedal assembly and a first right pedal assembly, and an upper tier having a second left pedal assembly and a second right pedal assembly respectively in alignment with and elevated above the first left pedal assembly and the first right pedal assembly. Rollers are rotatable coupled to the moveable pedal tray to allow it roll over a floor. A drive assembly is coupled between the moveable pedal tray and the base. The drive assembly applies a force to the to roll the moveable pedal tray over the floor within the opening of the base.