Abstract:
A peristaltic pump, and related system method are provided. The peristaltic pump includes a cam shaft, first and second pinch-valve cams, first and second pinch-valve cam followers, a plunger cam, a plunger-cam follower, a tube receiver, and a spring-biased plunger. The first and second pinch-valve cams are coupled to the cam shaft. The first and second pinch-valve cam followers each engage the first and second pinch-valve cams, respectively. The plunger cam is coupled to the cam shaft. The plunger-cam follower engages the plunger cam. The tube receiver is configured to receive a tube. The spring-biased plunger is coupled to the plunger-cam follower such that the expansion of the plunger cam along a radial angle intersecting the plunger-cam follower as the cam shaft rotates pushes the plunger cam follower towards the plunger and thereby disengages the spring-biased plunger from the tube. A spring coupled to the spring-biased plunger biases the spring-biased plunger to apply the crushing force to the tube.
Abstract:
An apparatus, system and method for regulating fluid flow are disclosed. The apparatus includes a curved, elongated support member elastically deformable and having first and second ends. The apparatus also include an opposing support member configured to position a tube against the curved, elongated support member between the first and second ends. Deformation of the curved, elongated support member by movement of the first and second ends toward each other reduces an internal volume of the tube.
Abstract:
A pump for pumping fluid includes a tube platen, a plunger, a bias member, inlet and outlet valves, an actuator mechanism, a position sensor, and a processor. The plunger is configured for actuation toward and away from the infusion tube when the tube platen is disposed opposite to the plunger. The tube platen can hold an intravenous infusion tube. The bias member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tube platen. The processor is configured to detect an anomaly in the tubing using the data from a position sensor on the position of the plunger.
Abstract:
A robotic assembly control system is disclosed. The robotic assembly control system includes an exoskeleton apparatus adapted to be worn by a user, at least one robotic assemblv, the at least one robotic assemblv controlled bv the user by way of the exoskeleton, and at least one mobile platform, the at least one mobile platform controlled by the user and wherein the at least one robotic assembly is attached to the at least one mobile platform.
Abstract:
Un agente electro-mecánico modular que tiene una pluralidad de módulos que incluyen componentes mecánicos y eléctricos, que pueden ser construidos para completar al menos una tarea predeterminada y/o contribuir a realizar la al menos una tarea predeterminada; el agente electro-mecánico puede incluir módulos de extensión y pueden ser alterados de acuerdo con la preferencia del usuario para agregar, eliminar o modificar cualesquier características del agente para completar y/o participar en una pluralidad de tareas predeterminadas.
Abstract:
A method for adjusting a flow rate of a fluid line, the method comprising: identifying a plurality of pixels of interest within an image including a drip chamber; determining a subset of pixels 5 within the plurality of pixels of interest, wherein each pixel of the plurality of pixels of interest is determined to be within the subset of pixels when there is a path to a baseline corresponding to the drip chamber; and estimating a volume of a drop within the drip chamber in accordance with the plurality of pixels of interest.
Abstract:
An autonomous vehicle having sensors advantageously varied in capabilities, advantageously positioned, and advantageously impervious to environmental conditions. A system executing on the autonomous vehicle that can receive a map including, for example, substantially discontinuous surface features along with data from the sensors, create an occupancy grid based upon the map and the data, and change the configuration of the autonomous vehicle based upon the type of surface on which the autonomous vehicle navigates. The device can safely navigate surfaces and surface features, including traversing discontinuous surfaces and other obstacles.
Abstract:
Se revela un aparato, sistema y método para regular un flujo de fluido; el aparato incluye un a elemento curvo y alargado de apoyo elásticamente deformable y que tiene primero y segundo extremos; el aparato también incluye a un elemento opuesto de apoyo configurado para posicionar un tubo contra el elemento curvo y alargado de apoyo entre los primeros y segundos extremos; la deformación del elemento curvo y alargado de apoyo por el movimiento de los primeros y segundos extremos uno hacia el otro reduce un volumen interno del tubo.
Abstract:
A peristaltic pump, and related system method are provided. The peristaltic pump includes a cam shaft, first and second pinch-valve cams, first and second pinch-valve cam followers, a plunger cam, a plunger-cam follower, a tube receiver, and a spring-biased plunger. The first and second pinch-valve cams are coupled to the cam shaft. The first and second pinch-valve cam followers each engage the first and second pinch-valve cams, respectively. The plunger cam is coupled to the cam shaft. The plunger-cam follower engages the plunger cam. The tube receiver is configured to receive a tube. The spring biased plunger is coupled to the plunger-cam follower such that the expansion of the plunger cam along a radial angle intersecting the plunger-cam follower as the cam shaft rotates pushes the plunger cam follower towards the plunger and thereby disengages the spring-biased plunger from the tube. A spring coupled to the spring-biased plunger biases the spring-biased plunger to apply the crushing force to the tube. ccI
Abstract:
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