Ratchet System for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept disclosed herein extends the core technology of the original ratchet system patent to various industries, including robotics, precision agriculture, wind turbines, underwater exploration, and precision manufacturing, enabling precise control and efficient operation in these fields.
Background and Problem Solved
The original ratchet system patent, focused on screwdrivers for orthopedic surgery, has limitations in its applicability to other industries. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the ratchet system to connect tools, robotic arms, or blades to driving motors or machines, thereby enabling precise control and efficient operation in diverse industrial applications.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a ratchet system adapted to connect a tool, robotic arm, or blade to a driving motor or machine. The ratchet system includes at least one handle and at least one rod, which cooperate to drive the connected component in a predetermined rotation direction. This allows for precise control and efficient operation in various industrial applications, such as controlling robotic arms, precision agriculture, wind turbines, underwater exploration, and precision manufacturing.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of the original ratchet system technology to diverse industrial fields, providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of precise control and efficient operation in these areas.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include varying the design of the handle and rod, using different materials, or incorporating sensors and feedback mechanisms to enhance precision and control. Additionally, the ratchet system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as aerospace or construction.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including robotics, precision agriculture, wind turbines, underwater exploration, and precision manufacturing. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these fields, seeking to improve efficiency, precision, and control in their operations.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/8875 |
| B | B25 | B25B13/463 |
| B | B25 | B25B15/04 |
| B | B25 | B25B23/0042 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00407 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Mechanical engineering with specialization in precision tool systems, robotic interfaces, and mechanical power transmission, particularly in medical, industrial, and precision engineering domains
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in mechanical design, familiar with ratchet mechanisms, tool interfaces, and cross-industry mechanical adaptations, possessing knowledge of standard engineering design principles and interdisciplinary technology transfer
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental ratchet mechanism's core functionality as universally adaptable across different technical domains. The source patent's core innovation of a directional mechanical coupling can be readily translated to alternative industrial contexts by applying standard engineering design principles. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the original ratchet system's core mechanical principles through straightforward mechanical adaptation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,238 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ratchet system for screwdrivers and its use |
| Assignee(s) | INNOPROD MEDICAL |