Motor interface for parallel drive shafts within an independently rotating member

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8640788
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12945461

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Mechanisms, assemblies, systems, tools, and methods incorporating the use of an offset drive shaft within an independently rotating member are provided. An example mechanism includes a base and a main shaft mounted to rotate relative to the base, a first drive shaft mounted inside the main shaft, and a first drive feature engaged with the first drive shaft. The main shaft includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a main shaft rotational axis defined therebetween. The first drive shaft is offset from the main shaft rotational axis. A first drive feature rotational axis is defined for the first drive feature and is fixed relative to the base as the main shaft rotates. The first drive feature rotates the first drive shaft.

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  • INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burbank, William A Sandy Hook, US 65 12710
Dachs,, II Gregory W San Francisco, US 88 8288
McDonald,, II William A Santa Clara, US 9 1607
Murphy, Todd E Allentown, US 8 1889
Schena, Bruce Michael Menlo Park, US 65 5577

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