Automated assembly device to tolerate blade variation
US8484833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53974
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated device facilitates the assembly a surgical instrument that includes a knife with a high aspect ratio. The automated device includes a fixture for restraining a subassembly of the surgical instrument that includes the knife. A blade grip on the device is movable relative to the fixture, and is configured to urge the knife into a restrained position in the subassembly suitable for the subsequent assembly of an additional instrument component. A grip actuator is provided to move the blade grip.
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