Torque limiter as well as handle unit and surgical instrument with a torque limiter
OwnerUlrich WERNZinventor
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Abstract
A torque limiter, especially for a surgical instrument, with an axis of rotation includes an input element for the input of torque into the torque limiter, an output element for the output of torque from the torque limiter and a coupling unit having a coupling body by means of which the input element can be coupled with the output element. The coupling unit is arranged in the torque limiter so that it can be replaced. The preferred invention also includes handle unit with a torque limiter and a surgical instrument with a torque limiter.
Claims18
A torque limiter, especially for a surgical instrument with an axis of rotation, the torque limiter comprising:
- an input element to input torque into the torque limiter,
- an output element for the output of torque from the torque limiter, and
- a coupling unit having a coupling body, by means of which the input element can be coupled with the output element, the coupling unit is arranged in the torque limiter so that the output element can be replaced.
A handle unit, especially for a surgical instrument, the handle unit comprising:
- a distal end,
- a proximal end,
- a handle longitudinal axis connecting the distal end and the proximal end, and
- a torque limiter having an input element to input torque into the torque limiter, an output element and a coupling unit, wherein the input element has a gripping surface and the coupling unit is arranged one of in and on the proximal end.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.