Devices for modifying hypotubes

摘要

A system for modifying a hypotube may include a hypotube holding subsystem, a hypotube collection subsystem, and a cooling subsystem. The hypotube holding subsystem may be configured to inhibit sag of a held hypotube. The hypotube collection subsystem may be configured to collect a hypotube after laser cutting. The cooling subsystem may include a valve configured to direct gas into the hypotube collection subsystem.

主权项

1. A system for modifying a hypotube, the system comprising:
a hypotube holding subsystem comprising:
a bushing,a plurality of collets, anda hypotube clamp configured to longitudinally advance a hypotube,the bushing, the plurality of collets, and the hypotube clamp aligned at a height, above a floor on which the system rests, andthe bushing and plurality of collets arranged to inhibit sag of a hypotube to be less than 3% of the height; a spiral hypotube collector configured to wind a hypotube after laser cutting; and a cooling subsystem configured to flow gas at a temperature between 20° C. and 25° C. into the spiral hypotube collector,
the cooling subsystem comprising a valve configured to regulate gas flow from the cooling system into the spiral hypotube collector.