Optimization of the flexural rigidity of a concentric pipe used in transmitting rotation for arc-shaped forceps
Abstract Arc-shaped forceps are important in pharyngeal cancer surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and single port surgery. Rotating the gripper of an arc-shaped forceps with respect to its shaft axis can improve the manipulability of the forceps. Concentric pipe structures consisting of inner and ou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-03-01
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| Series: | ROBOMECH Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40648-017-0077-3 |