Dynamic Locking Device

摘要

A surgical instrument including a tool, a handpiece, and a locking member. The handpiece includes both a coupling member configured to cooperate with the tool, and a driver for rotating the tool. The locking member is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position in response to centrifugal force generated during rotation of the locking member. The locking member is configured to secure the tool to the handpiece when in the locked position.

主权项

1. A surgical tool locking system, comprising:
a tool; and a locking member extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, the locking member having,
a base at the first end, anda first flexible tab extending from the base to the second end, wherein the first flexible tab is configured to flex outward from the longitudinal axis at the second end in response to centrifugal force generated during rotation of the locking member.