Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Selective additional control in a control console for surgical instruments
- Patent Title (中): 手术器械控制台中的选择性附加控制
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Application No.: US13356989Application Date: 2012-01-24
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Publication No.: US08638057B2Publication Date: 2014-01-28
- Inventor: Randal P. Goldberg , Michael Hanuschik , Paul Millman , John W. Zabinski , David Robinson , Paul W. Mohr , Thomas R. Nixon , David W. Bailey
- Applicant: Randal P. Goldberg , Michael Hanuschik , Paul Millman , John W. Zabinski , David Robinson , Paul W. Mohr , Thomas R. Nixon , David W. Bailey
- Applicant Address: US CA Sunnyvale
- Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Sunnyvale
- Main IPC: B64C13/20
- IPC: B64C13/20

Abstract:
A control console to remotely control medical equipment is disclosed having a base with an ergonomically adjustable pedal system. The base further has an opening to receive the pedal system. The pedal system includes a moveable pedal tray with a pedal base. The tray includes a first left pedal assembly and a first right pedal assembly, and an upper tier having a second left pedal assembly and a second right pedal assembly respectively in alignment with and elevated above the first left pedal assembly and the first right pedal assembly. Rollers are rotatable coupled to the moveable pedal tray to allow it roll over a floor. A drive assembly is coupled between the moveable pedal tray and the base. The drive assembly applies a force to the to roll the moveable pedal tray over the floor within the opening of the base.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120283745A1 SELECTIVE ADDITIONAL CONTROL IN A CONTROL CONSOLE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Public/Granted day:2012-11-08
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