Articulating mechanisms and link systems with torque transmission in remote manipulation of instruments and tools
US9700334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools, are provided. The link systems include links wherein torque can be transferred between at least two adjacent links while allowing for pivoting motion between the links. Mechanisms for preventing undesired lateral movement of links relative to one another are also provided.
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