Medical device
US9044193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05G1/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device having at least one electric drive for positioning at least one position-varying device segment is provided. At least one gear unit and an overload clutch are arranged along at least one mechanical drive chain between the at least one electric drive and the at least one position-varying device segment. Snap-in elements are arranged on a clutch segment of the overload clutch. The snap-in elements engage in snap-in receptacles of another clutch segment of the overload clutch. The snap-in elements and the associated snap-in receptacles are distributed irregularly.
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