VALVE COOLING AND NOISE SUPPRESSION

    公开(公告)号:US20220381369A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-01

    申请号:US17816798

    申请日:2022-08-02

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a cover mounted on top of a manifold, the cover comprising an exhaust opening and an inner surface forming a space between the inner surface of the cover and an outer surface of the manifold, wherein the space is configured to receive pressurized gas at an inlet positioned on a first side of a valve. The valve is coupled to the outer surface of the manifold and positioned within the space. The exhaust opening is positioned on a second side of the valve opposite the first side of the valve such that pressurized gas circulates from the inlet around the valve and exits through the exhaust opening.

    VALVE COOLING AND NOISE SUPPRESSION
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200340600A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-29

    申请号:US16844145

    申请日:2020-04-09

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a cover mounted on top of a manifold, the cover comprising an exhaust opening and an inner surface forming a space between the inner surface of the cover and an outer surface of the manifold, wherein the space is configured to receive pressurized gas at an inlet positioned on a first side of a valve. The valve is coupled to the outer surface of the manifold and positioned within the space. The exhaust opening is positioned on a second side of the valve opposite the first side of the valve such that pressurized gas circulates from the inlet around the valve and exits through the exhaust opening.

    Valve cooling and noise suppression

    公开(公告)号:US11441700B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-13

    申请号:US16844145

    申请日:2020-04-09

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a cover mounted on top of a manifold, the cover comprising an exhaust opening and an inner surface forming a space between the inner surface of the cover and an outer surface of the manifold, wherein the space is configured to receive pressurized gas at an inlet positioned on a first side of a valve. The valve is coupled to the outer surface of the manifold and positioned within the space. The exhaust opening is positioned on a second side of the valve opposite the first side of the valve such that pressurized gas circulates from the inlet around the valve and exits through the exhaust opening.

    VACUUM OSCILLATION PREVENTION IN A VENTURI SURGICAL SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20210213183A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-15

    申请号:US17146665

    申请日:2021-01-12

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Inventor: Jiansheng Zhou

    Abstract: Control methods for generating a venturi vacuum in a substantially oscillation-free manner for a surgical system. The control methods generally include utilizing real-time readings from a venturi vacuum generator inlet pressure transducer and a vacuum pressure transducer on the vacuum side of the venturi vacuum generator. These values may be employed in real-time to ascertain the emergence of an oscillation region on the vacuum side which may then be addressed by way of a bleed control proportional valve. When employed in combination with a throttle control proportional valve at the inlet side of the venturi vacuum generator, pressures may be manipulated in light of one another and/or individually as directed through a central controller. Thus, the presentation of oscillations on the vacuum side may be avoided to provide for a more stable vacuum supported surgical procedure.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE VIBRATION REDUCTION OF A SURGICAL MICROSCOPE

    公开(公告)号:US20210173191A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US17181341

    申请日:2021-02-22

    Applicant: Alcon Inc.

    Inventor: Jiansheng Zhou

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for active vibration reduction of a surgical microscope. The system includes a surgical microscope with an optical head connected to a control device that adjusts the position of the optical head in any of the X, Y, and Z-directions. The system also includes a processor and an accelerometer that detects motion of the optical head and generates data relating to the motion. The disclosure also provides a method for active vibration reduction, which includes receiving data relating to motion of an optical head of a surgical microscope, determining whether the motion is a vibration event or an intentional movement, determining a distance and direction the optical head must be adjusted to reduce the vibration caused by the motion detected, and generating and transmitting a control signal to adjust the position of the optical head to reduce the vibration of the vibration event.

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