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Transmission with connection mechanism for varying tension force

US8347756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2009
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32631
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transmission includes a drive member, a driven member having a connection mechanism, and an at least partially flexible transmission coupled to the drive member and the connection mechanism of the driven member and configured to cause movement of the driven member in response to movement of the drive member. The connection mechanism is configured to be adjusted to vary a tension force applied to the flexible transmission.

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