Developable/Foldable Mechanical Shaft for Minimally Invasive Procedures ID: 2018-047

A revolutionary cylindrical shaft designed to perform internal cutting, gripping, or squeezing tasks through minimally invasive methods.

Technology Overview

This innovative technology integrates developable/foldable mechanical capabilities within a cylindrical shaft, utilizing two curved-link four-bar mechanisms. These mechanisms are actuated by rotating an inner cylinder relative to an outer one, allowing for precise operations within confined spaces. Initially aimed at medical applications, such as surgeries or biopsies, its design also presents potential for industrial applications like down-hole drilling.

Key Advantages

• Allows multiple tools to operate from a single entry point, reducing procedure time and workspace trauma
• Minimizes mechanical complexity and procedural costs
• Enhances usability in medical fields by enabling tool operation without additional apparatus entry
• Flexible design applicable in both medical and industrial settings

Problems Addressed

• Reduces the number of entry points needed for procedures, minimizing patient trauma
• Decreases the mechanical complexity involved in operating multiple tools within confined spaces
• Lowers the overall cost and time of procedures by streamlining tool operation

Market Applications

• Minimally invasive medical procedures such as surgeries and biopsies
• Industrial applications including down-hole drilling
• Potential use in any field requiring precise operation within confined spaces

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2018-047
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025