发明名称 |
Highly articulated robotic probes and methods of production and use of such probes |
摘要 |
A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe. |
申请公布号 |
US8992421(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.03.31 |
申请号 |
US201113880525 |
申请日期 |
2011.10.21 |
申请人 |
Medrobotics Corporation |
发明人 |
Stand Joseph A.;Didomenico Robert A.;Zubiate Brett;Darisse Ian J.;Flaherty J. Christopher |
分类号 |
A61B1/00;A61B19/00;A61B1/005 |
主分类号 |
A61B1/00 |
代理机构 |
Onello & Mello, LLP |
代理人 |
Onello & Mello, LLP |
主权项 |
1. An articulated probe having at least a portion configured to be controllably rigid and flexible, comprising:
an inner core having a plurality of inner links; an inner cable extending through the plurality of inner links and configured to control the inner core; an outer sleeve having a plurality of outer links; and a plurality of outer cables extending through the plurality of outer links and configured to control the outer sleeve, wherein the inner cable extending through the inner links of the inner core has a tensile strength that is greater than that of each of the individual outer cables extending through the outer links. |
地址 |
Raynham MA US |