Gearbox
US9358351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18656
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a gearbox for converting a first translation into a second translation, the gearbox comprising a drive collar connectable to a translative drive means and prevented from rotating with respect to a ground of the drive means, a drive sleeve rotatably arranged at least partially inside the drive collar, engaged to the drive collar by a first screw thread and prevented from translating, wherein a plunger is arranged at least partially inside the drive sleeve, engaged to the drive sleeve by a second screw thread and prevented from rotating.
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