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Manipulator for medical use

US8157793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2007
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a manipulator, an actuator block contains motors and rotary shafts extending from the motors. A working unit of the manipulator contains a connecting portion, attachable to and detachable from the actuator block. The connecting portion has pulleys connectable to ends of the rotary shafts, and has a locking plate movable by alignment pins. The locking plate has slits, which are engaged with plate-shaped portions formed on the upper ends of the pulleys. A coil spring is placed between the locking plate and a top plate.

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