System, Method, and Apparatus for Clamping
First Claim
1. A protective mechanism comprising:
- a guide member;
a connector;
an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member; and
a cover member pivotally coupled to the guide member and configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction.
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Abstract
A protective mechanism for use when gripping a medical device to a rack is provided. A related system and method are also provided. The protective mechanism includes a guide member, a connector, an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the actuation member is pivotally coupled to the guide member. The cover member is pivotally coupled to the guide member and is configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction.
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Citations
34 Claims
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1. A protective mechanism comprising:
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a guide member; a connector; an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member; and a cover member pivotally coupled to the guide member and configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A protective mechanism comprising:
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a guide member having a guide member face; a backstop member disposed on the guide member and approximately perpendicular the guide member face, the backstop member configured to have a backstop member face; a connector disposed on the backstop member face; an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member; and a protective member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the protective member pivotally coupled to one of the guide member and the backstop member, the second end portion of the protective member including a cover portion configured to cover the connector, the protective member adapted to engage with the actuation member, wherein; pivotal movement of the actuation member in a first direction from a first position to a second position causes the protective member to pivot from a protective position to a non-protective position, thereby uncovering the connector; and pivotal movement of the actuation member in a second, opposite direction from the second position to the first position causes the protective member to pivot from the non-protective position to the protective position, to thereby cover the connector. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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28. An apparatus comprising:
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a dock configured to receive a medical device; and a protective mechanism coupled to the dock, the protective mechanism comprising; a guide member; a connector; an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member; and a cover member pivotally coupled to the guide member and configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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31. A system, comprising:
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a rack having a dock, the dock configured to receive a medical device when operatively clamped to the rack; a protective mechanism coupled to the dock, the protective mechanism comprising; a guide member; a connector; an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member; and a cover member pivotally coupled to the guide member and configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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33. A method of protecting a connector when gripping a medical device to a rack, the method comprising:
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guiding the medical device to the connector; actuating an actuator member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member; and pivoting a cover member pivotally coupled to the guide member, the cover member configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction. - View Dependent Claims (34)
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Specification