Interchangeable end effector coupling arrangement

摘要

A surgical tool can comprise an interchangeable end effector, a handle assembly, and a shaft assembly. The interchangeable end effector may comprise a first jaw member including a first electrode, and a second jaw member including a second electrode. The first jaw member may be moveable relative to the second jaw member between a first position and a second position. The handle assembly may be proximal to the surgical end effector. The shaft assembly may extend between said handle assembly and the interchangeable end effector. The shaft assembly may comprise a rotary drive shaft configured to transmit rotary motions. The rotary drive shaft may be selectively axially moveable relative to the shaft assembly between a plurality of discrete positions. A coupling arrangement may be for releasably attaching the interchangeable end effector to the shaft assembly.

主权项

1. A surgical tool comprising:
an interchangeable end effector comprising:
a first jaw member including a first electrode; anda second jaw member including a second electrode, wherein the first jaw member is moveable relative to the second jaw member between a first position and a second position; a handle assembly proximal to said interchangeable end effector; a shaft assembly extending between said handle assembly and said interchangeable end effector, the shaft assembly comprising:
a rotary drive shaft configured to transmit rotary motions, wherein the rotary drive shaft is selectively axially moveable relative to the shaft assembly between a plurality of discrete positions; and a coupling arrangement for releasably attaching the interchangeable end effector to the shaft assembly.