CONTINUOUS RATCHET MEDICAL INSTRUMENT DRIVE

摘要

The present invention is a continuous medical instrument adapter that safely provides a 180-degree torque force during a surgical procedure while accommodating the range of motion of the surgeon's hand during the surgical procedure. The drive mechanism of said adapter is capable of non-lubricated function, enabling it to be used in a medical environment and to be sterilized without loss of function.

主权项

1. A medical instrument adapter apparatus comprised of:
a rotating outer collar having an internal square adapter; at least one non-rotating rear outer cap; a cylindrical housing secured by a rear end cap; a bi-directional motion converting mechanism comprised of:
a front drive gear shaft comprising front drive gear shaft teeth;a front pawl housing;a rear drive gear shaft comprising rear drive gear shaft teeth;a rear pawl housing;a triple-square drive gear;two differential drive gear shafts each comprising differential drive gears; anda one-quarter inch square input shaft.