Endoluminal crawler
US9833129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/303
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoluminal crawler used in endoscopic procedures includes a body and an actuation unit. The body includes a tubular portion. The actuation unit includes an actuator providing a rotational output and a traction belt. The traction belt includes a traction portion and an engaging portion. The traction portion protrudes out of a slot defined in the tubular portion and the engaging portion operatively engages the actuator.
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