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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention relates to a slide ring assembly with a surgical drive shaft assembly. The slip ring assembly includes a first housing portion, a first connector supported on the first housing portion and a first conductor mounted on the first connector. The slip ring assembly also includes a second housing portion, one of which between the first housing portion and the second housing portion is rotatable with respect to the other, a second connector supported on the second housing portion and a second conductor mounted on the second connector, where the second conductor is in contact with the first conductor. An interface between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, wherein the interface is configured to effect a seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    公开号:BR112019026780A2
    申请号:R112019026780-8
    申请日:2018-06-13
    公开日:2020-06-30
    发明作者:Shane R. Adams；David C. Yates；Frederick E. Shelton Iv；Jason L. Harris
    申请人:Ethicon Llc；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [001] [001] The present invention relates to surgical instruments and, in various circumstances, surgical instruments for stapling and cutting, and staple cartridges for them, which are designed to staple and cut fabrics. BACKGROUND
    [002] [002] In a motorized surgical cutting and stapling instrument, it can be useful to measure the position and speed of a cutting element at a predetermined time or initial displacement to control the speed. Measuring position or speed in relation to a predetermined time or initial displacement can be useful for assessing tissue thickness and for adjusting the speed of the remaining stroke based on such a comparison against a limit.
    [003] [003] Although several devices have been produced and used, it is believed that no one before the inventors made or used the device described in the attached claims. SUMMARY
    [004] [004] In one aspect of the present description, a slip ring assembly is used with a surgical drive shaft assembly. The slip ring assembly includes a first housing portion, a first connector supported on the first housing portion and a first conductor mounted on the first connector. The slip ring assembly also includes a second housing portion, one of which between the first housing portion and the second housing portion is rotatable with respect to the other, a second connector supported on the second housing portion and a second conductor mounted on the second connector, the second conductor being in contact with the first conductor. An interface between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, the interface being configured to effect a seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [005] [005] In one aspect of the present description, a surgical drive shaft assembly is used with a surgical instrument. The drive shaft assembly includes a housing that has a proximal housing portion and a distal housing portion rotatable with respect to the proximal housing portion. The drive shaft assembly also includes a slip ring assembly that has a proximal connector supported on the proximal enclosure portion, a plurality of first conductors mounted on the proximal connector, a distal connector supported on the distal enclosure portion and a plurality of second conductors mounted on the distal connector, the second conductors are rotating in relation to the first conductors and are in contact with them. The proximal enclosure portion and the distal enclosure portion are configured to resist water entering the enclosure.
    [006] [006] In one aspect of the present description, a slip ring assembly is used with a surgical drive shaft assembly. The slip ring assembly includes a first housing portion, a slip ring supported on the first housing portion, a first conductor mounted on the slip ring, a second housing portion, a switch supported on the second housing portion and a second conductor mounted on the commutator, the second conductor being rotatable in relation to the first conductor and in contact with it. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are configured to form a waterproof barrier around the first and second conductors.
    [007] [007] The innovative features of the various aspects described here are presented with particularity in the attached claims. Several aspects, however, both in relation to the organization and the methods of operation can be better understood by reference to the following description, taken in conjunction with the attached drawings as follows:
    [008] [008] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a surgical instrument that has a set of drive axes and an end actuator according to one or more aspects of the present description.
    [009] [009] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of a portion of the ultrasonic surgical instrument of Figure 1, according to an aspect of this description.
    [0010] [0010] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an end actuator of the surgical instrument of Figure 1, according to an aspect of this description.
    [0011] [0011] Figure 4 is a perspective view of an RF cartridge and an elongated channel adapted for use with the RF cartridge in accordance with an aspect of the present description.
    [0012] [0012] Figure 5 is an exploded view of portions of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly of the surgical instrument of Figure 1, according to an aspect of this description.
    [0013] [0013] Figure 6 is another exploded view of portions of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly of Figure 1, according to an aspect of this description.
    [0014] [0014] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly of Figure 1, according to an aspect of this description.
    [0015] [0015] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a portion of the drive shaft assembly of Figure 1, with the switching cylinder omitted for the sake of clarity.
    [0016] [0016] Figure 9 is another perspective view of the portion of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly of Figure 1 with the switching cylinder omitted for the sake of clarity.
    [0017] [0017] Figure 10 is an unassembled perspective view of a slip ring assembly in accordance with an aspect of the present description.
    [0018] [0018] Figure 11 is an assembled view of the slide ring assembly of Figure 10.
    [0019] [0019] Figure 12 is a non-assembled cross-sectional view of the slide ring assembly in Figure 10.
    [0020] [0020] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the slide ring assembly of Figure 10.
    [0021] [0021] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of a proximal portion of the slide ring assembly of Figure 10. DESCRIPTION
    [0022] [0022] The applicant for this application holds the following US patent applications, which were filed on the same date as this application and which are each incorporated herein by reference in their respective totalities:
    [0023] [0023] - US Patent Application Serial No. __________, entitled ARTICULATION STATE DETECTION MECHANISMS; proxy document number END8176USNP / 170049;
    [0024] [0024] - US Patent Application Serial No. __________, entitled
    [0025] [0025] - US Patent Application Serial No. __________, entitled
    [0026] [0026] - US Patent Application Serial No. __________, entitled METHOD OF COATING SLIP RINGS; proxy document number END8179USNP / 170052M; and
    [0027] [0027] - US Patent Application Serial No. __________, entitled SURGICAL SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH FLEXIBLE INTERFACES; power of attorney document END8223USNP / 170126.
    [0028] [0028] Certain aspects are shown and described to provide an understanding of the structure, function, manufacture and use of the disclosed devices and methods. The features shown or described in one example can be combined with the features in other examples and modifications and variations are within the scope of this description.
    [0029] [0029] The terms "proximal" and "distal" are with reference to a doctor who handles the handle of the surgical instrument, with the term "proximal" referring to the portion closest to the doctor and the term "distal" referring to the portion located farthest from the doctor. For convenience, the spatial terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up" and "down" used in connection with the drawings are not intended to be limiting and / or absolute, because surgical instruments can be used in many orientations and positions.
    [0030] [0030] The terms "understands" (and any form of understands, such as "understands" and "that understands"), "has" (and any form of has, such as "has" and "that has"), "includes" (and any form of includes, such as "includes" and "which includes") and "contains" (and any form of contains, such as "contains" and "which contains") are unrestricted linking verbs. As a result, a surgical system, device or apparatus that "comprises", "has", "includes" or "contains" one or more elements has those one or more elements, but is not limited to having only those one or more elements. Likewise, an element of a surgical system, device or apparatus that "comprises", "has",
    [0031] [0031] Exemplary devices and methods are provided for performing laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Such devices and methods, however, can be used in other surgical procedures and applications including open surgical procedures, for example. Surgical instruments can be inserted through a natural orifice or one through an incision or perforation formed in the tissue. The functional portions or portions of the instrument's end actuator can be inserted directly into the body or via an access device that has a functional channel through which the end actuator and the elongated drive shaft of the surgical instrument can be advanced.
    [0032] [0032] Figures 1 to 9 illustrate a surgical instrument powered by motor 10 for cutting and fixing that may or may not be reused. In the illustrated examples, the surgical instrument 10 includes a compartment 12 that comprises a cable assembly 14 that is configured to be picked up, handled and operated by the physician. The compartment 12 is configured for operational attachment to an interchangeable drive shaft assembly 200 that has an end actuator 300 operably coupled to it that is configured to perform one or more surgical tasks or procedures. According to the present description, various forms of interchangeable drive shaft assemblies can be effectively used in connection with robotically controlled surgical systems. The term "compartment" can encompass a compartment or similar portion of a robotic system that houses or otherwise operationally supports at least one drive system configured to generate and apply at least one control movement that can be used to drive the sets of drive shaft. The term "structure" can refer to a portion of a hand held surgical instrument. The term "structure" can also represent a portion of a robotically controlled surgical instrument and / or a portion of the robotic system that can be used to operationally control the surgical instrument. The interchangeable drive shaft assemblies disclosed herein can be used with various robotic systems, instruments, components and methods disclosed in US Patent No. 9,072,535, entitled SURGICAL
    [0033] [0033] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a surgical instrument 10 having an interchangeable drive shaft assembly 200 operably coupled thereto, according to an aspect of this description. The housing 12 includes an end actuator 300 comprising a surgical cutting and clamping device configured to operationally support a surgical staple cartridge 304 therein. Housing 12 can be configured for use in connection with interchangeable drive shaft assemblies that include end actuators that are adapted to hold different sizes and types of clamp cartridges, and that have different lengths, sizes and types of shaft drive. Enclosure 12 can be used effectively with a variety of interchangeable drive shaft assemblies including assemblies configured to apply other movements and forms of energy such as radio frequency (RF) energy, ultrasonic energy and / or movement to actuator arrangements tips adapted for use in various applications and surgical procedures. End actuators, drive shaft assemblies, cables, surgical instruments and / or surgical instrument systems can use any suitable fastener, or fasteners, to fasten tissue. For example, a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners stored therein removably can be removably inserted into and / or attached to the end actuator of a drive shaft assembly.
    [0034] [0034] The cable assembly 14 may comprise a pair of interconnectable segments of cable compartment 16 and 18 interconnected by screws, push-fit elements, adhesive, etc. The cable compartment segments 16, 18 cooperate to form a portion of the pistol grip 19 that can be handled and manipulated by the clinician. The cable assembly 14 operationally supports a plurality of drive systems configured to generate and apply control movements to the corresponding portions of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly that is operationally attached thereto.
    [0035] [0035] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of a portion of the ultrasonic surgical instrument 10 of Figure 1, according to an aspect of this description. The cable assembly 14 may include a frame 20 that operationally supports a plurality of drive systems. The frame 20 can operationally support a "first" drive system or closing drive system 30, which can apply closing and opening movements to the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 200. The closing drive system 30 can include an actuator such as a closing trigger 32 pivotally supported by the structure 20. The closing trigger 32 is pivotally coupled to the cable assembly 14 by a pivot pin 33 to allow the closing trigger 32 to be manipulated by a physician. When the physician holds the pistol grip handle portion 19 of the cable assembly 14, the closing trigger 32 may pivot from an initial or "unacted" position to an "acted" position and, more particularly, to a fully compressed or completely actuated.
    [0036] [0036] The cable assembly 14 and the structure 20 can operationally support a firing drive system 80 configured to apply firing movements to the corresponding portions of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly fixed thereto. The firing drive system 80 can employ an electric motor 82 located in the pistol grip portion 19 of the cable assembly 14. Electric motor 82 can be a direct current (DC) motor with brushes having a maximum rotation of approximately 25,000 rpm, for example. In other arrangements, the motor may include a brushless motor, a wireless motor, a synchronous motor, a stepper motor or any other suitable electric motor. The electric motor 82 can be powered by a power supply 90 which can comprise a removable power source 92. The removable power source 92 can comprise a portion of the proximal compartment 94 that is configured for attachment to a portion of the distal compartment 96. The proximal compartment portion 94 and the distal compartment portion 96 are configured to support operationally a plurality of batteries 98. Each of the batteries 98 may comprise, for example, a lithium ion battery ("LI") or other suitable battery . The distal compartment portion 96 is configured for removable operational attachment to a control circuit board 100 that is operationally coupled to the electric motor 82. Several batteries 98 connected in series can power the surgical instrument 10. The power supply 90 can be replaceable and / or rechargeable.
    [0037] [0037] The electric motor 82 may include a rotary drive shaft (not shown), which, operationally, interfaces with a gear reducer assembly 84 mounted on coupling hitch with a set or rack, of drive teeth 122 in a longitudinally movable drive member 120. The longitudinally movable drive member 120 has a drive tooth rack 122 formed thereon for coupling engagement with a corresponding drive gear 86 of the gear reducer assembly 84.
    [0038] [0038] In use, a voltage polarity provided by the power supply 90 can operate the electric motor 82 clockwise, and the voltage polarity applied to the electric motor by the battery can be reversed in order to operate the electric motor 82 in the anticlockwise. When the electric motor 82 is rotated in one direction, the longitudinally movable drive member 120 will be axially activated in the distal direction "DD". When the electric motor 82 is driven in the opposite rotating direction, the longitudinally movable driving member 120 will be driven axially in the proximal direction "DP". The cable assembly 14 can include a switch that can be configured to reverse the polarity applied to the electric motor 82 by the power supply 90. The cable assembly 14 can include a sensor configured to detect the position of the longitudinally movable drive member 120 and / or the direction in which the longitudinally movable drive member 120 is being moved.
    [0039] [0039] The activation of the electric motor 82 can be controlled by a trigger trigger 130 that is pivotally supported on the cable assembly 14. The trigger trigger 130 can be rotated between an unacted position and an acted position.
    [0040] [0040] Returning to Figure 1, the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 200 includes an end actuator 300 comprising an elongated channel 302 configured to operationally support a surgical staple cartridge
    [0041] [0041] Returning to Figure 1, the closing tube 260 is translated distally (direction "DD") to close the anvil 306, for example, in response to the actuation of the closing trigger 32 in the manner described in the previously mentioned reference of the publication Patent Application No. 2014/0263541. Anvil 306 is opened by proximal translation of the closing tube 260. In the open position of the anvil, the closing tube 260 of the drive shaft is moved to its proximal position.
    [0042] [0042] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an aspect of an end actuator 300 of the surgical instrument 10 of Figure 1, according to one or more aspects of the present description. End actuator 300 may include anvil 306 and surgical staple cartridge 304. In this non-limiting example, anvil 306 is coupled to an elongated channel 302. For example, openings 199 can be defined in elongated channel 302, which it can receive pins 152 extending from the anvil 306 and allow the anvil 306 to pivot from an open position to a closed position in relation to the elongated groove 302 and the surgical staple cartridge 304. A firing bar 172 is configured to move longitudinally into the end actuator 300. The firing bar 172 may be constructed of a solid section or, in several examples, may include a laminated material comprising, for example, a stack of steel plates. The firing bar 172 comprises an E-profile rod 178 and a cutting edge 182 at a distal end thereof. In many respects, the rod with an E-profile can be called beam I. An end of the firing bar 172 distally projected can be attached to a rod element with an E-profile 178 in any suitable way and can, among other things, assist in spacing the anvil 306 from a surgical staple cartridge 304 positioned in the elongated groove 302, when the anvil 306 is in a closed position. The stem with an E 178 profile can also include a sharp cutting edge 182, which can be used to separate tissue, as the stem with an E 178 profile is distally advanced by the trigger bar 172. In operation, the stem with an E profile 178 may also drive, or fire, the surgical staple cartridge 304. The surgical staple cartridge 304 may include a molded cartridge body 194 that holds a plurality of staples 191 that rest on the staple actuators 192 within their respective cavities. staples open up
    [0043] [0043] The rod with E 178 profile can include upper pins 180 that engage the anvil 306 during firing. The E-profile rod 178 can additionally include intermediate pins 184 and a base 186 to engage various portions of the cartridge body 194, the cartridge tray 196 and the elongated groove 302. When a surgical staple cartridge 304 is positioned inside the elongated channel 302, a slot 193 defined in the cartridge body 194 can be aligned with a longitudinal slot 197 defined in the cartridge tray 196 and a slot 189 defined in the elongated channel 302. During use, the E-profile rod 178 can slide through the longitudinal slits aligned 193, 197 and 189, and, as indicated in Figure 3, the base 186 of the rod with E-profile 178 can engage a groove positioned along the lower surface of the elongated channel 302 along the length of the slit 189, the middle pins 184 can engage the top surfaces of the cartridge tray 196 along the length of the longitudinal slot 197, and the upper pins 180 can engage the anvil. 306. In such circumstances, the E-profile rod 178 may space or limit the relative movement between the anvil 306 and the surgical staple cartridge 304, while the firing bar 172 is moved distally in order to fire the staples from the surgical cartridge. surgical staples 304 and / or make an incision in the tissue captured between the anvil 306 and the surgical staple cartridge 304. Thereafter, the trigger bar 172 and the E-profile rod 178 can be retracted proximally allowing the anvil 306 to be open to release the two stapled and cut pieces of fabric.
    [0044] [0044] With reference to Figure 4, in at least one arrangement, an interchangeable drive shaft assembly can be used in connection with an RF 1700 cartridge as well as a surgical clamp / fastener cartridge.
    [0045] [0045] The RF 1700 surgical cartridge includes a 1710 cartridge body that is sized and shaped to be received and removably supported in the elongated groove 1602. For example, the 1710 cartridge body can be configured to be removably retained in a pressure engagement with the elongated groove 1602. In at least one aspect, the cartridge body 1710 includes an elongated centrally arranged slot 1712 that extends longitudinally through the cartridge body to accommodate the longitudinal path of a knife through it.
    [0046] [0046] The 1710 cartridge body is formed with a 1720 raised electrode block arranged centrally. The elongated slot 1712 extends through the center of the electrode block 1720 and serves to divide the block 1720 into a left block segment 1720L and a right block segment 1720R. A right flexible circuit set 1730R is attached to the right block segment 1720R and a left flexible circuit set 1730L is attached to the left block segment 1720L. In at least one arrangement for example, the straight flexible circuit 1730R comprises a plurality of 1732R wires that can include, for example, wider wires / conductors for RF purposes and thinner wires for conventional stapling purposes that are supported or secured or embedded in a 1734R right insulating element / sheath that is attached to the 1720R right block. In addition, the 1730R right flexible circuit assembly includes a 1736R "phase one" proximal right electrode and a 1738R "phase two" distal right electrode. Likewise, the left flexible circuit assembly 1730L comprises a plurality of 1732L wires that can include, for example, wider wires / conductors for RF purposes and thinner wires for conventional stapling purposes that are supported or fixed or embedded in a left insulating element / sheath 1734L which is attached to the left block 1720L. In addition, the 1730L left flexible circuit assembly includes a 1736L proximal "phase one" left electrode and a 1738L distal left "phase two" electrode. The left and right wires 1732L, 1732R are attached to a distal microchip 1740 mounted on the distal end portion of the 1710 cartridge body.
    [0047] [0047] The elongated channel 1602 includes a channel circuit 1670 that is supported in a recess 1621 that extends from the proximal end of the elongated channel 1602 to a distal location 1623 on the bottom portion of the elongated channel 1620. The channel circuit 1670 includes a proximal contact portion 1672 that contacts a distal contact portion 1169 of a flexible drive shaft circuit strip for electrical contact therewith. A distal end 1674 of the channel circuit 1670 is received within a corresponding wall recess 1625 formed in one of the channel walls 1622 and is folded over and fixed to an upper edge 1627 of the channel wall 1622. A series of corresponding exposed contacts 1676 are provided at the distal end 1674 of the channel circuit 1670. One end of a flexible cartridge circuit 1750 is attached to the distal microchip 1740 and is attached to the distal end portion of the cartridge body 1710. The other end is folded over the edge from the 1711 cartridge platform surface and includes exposed contacts configured to make electrical contact with the exposed contacts 1676 of the channel circuit
    [0048] [0048] Figure 5 is another exploded view of portions of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 200, according to one or more aspects of this description. The interchangeable drive shaft assembly 200 may include a sustained firing member 220 to perform axial displacement within the center column 210. The firing member 220 includes a portion of the intermediate firing drive shaft 222, which is configured to connect to a distal portion or bar 280. The intermediate firing drive shaft portion 222 may include a longitudinal slot 223 at its distal end, which can be configured to receive a flap 284 at the proximal end 282 of distal bar 280. A longitudinal slot 223 and proximal end 282 can be sized and configured to allow relative movement between them and can comprise a sliding joint 286. Sliding joint 286 can allow a portion of the intermediate firing drive shaft 222 of the firing member 220 is moved to pivot end actuator 300 without moving, or at least without substantially moving, the bar 280. Once the end actuator 300 has been properly oriented, the portion of the intermediate firing drive shaft 222 can be advanced distally until a proximal side wall of the longitudinal slot 223 contacts the flap 284 in order to advance the distal bar 280. The advancement of distal bar 280 causes the rod with E-profile 178 to be advanced distally to fire the staple cartridge positioned inside the channel 302.
    [0049] [0049] In addition to the above, the drive shaft assembly
    [0050] [0050] The locking sleeve 402 may comprise a cylindrical, or at least substantially cylindrical body, including a longitudinal opening 403 defined therein, configured to receive the firing member 220. The locking sleeve 402 may comprise diametrically opposite locking protuberances facing inward 404 and an outward facing locking member 406. Locking lugs 404 can be configured to be selectively engaged with firing member 220. More particularly, when locking sleeve 402 is in its engaged position, the locking lugs 404 are positioned within a drive notch 224 defined in the firing member 220, so that a distal pushing force and / or a proximal pulling force can be transmitted from the firing member 220 to the locking sleeve 402. When locking sleeve 402 is in its engaged position, the second locking member 406 is received in the inter of a drive notch 232 defined in the hinge driver 230, so that the distal pushing force and / or the proximal pulling force applied to the locking sleeve 402 can be transmitted to the hinge driver
    [0051] [0051] The drive shaft assembly 200 additionally includes a switching cylinder 500 that is rotatably received in the closing tube 260. The switching cylinder 500 comprises a hollow drive shaft segment 502 that has a shaft protrusion drive 504 formed therein, intended to receive inside it an actuation pin 410 that protrudes outwards. In various circumstances, the actuating pin 410 extends through a slot 267 into a longitudinal slot 408 provided in the locking sleeve 402 to facilitate axial movement of the locking sleeve
    [0052] [0052] The drive shaft assembly 200 may comprise a slip ring assembly 600 that can be configured to conduct electrical energy to the end actuator 300 and / or from it and / or communicate signals to the end actuator 300 and / or from it, for example. Slip ring assembly 600 may comprise a proximal connector flange 604 mounted on a chassis flange
    [0053] [0053] The drive shaft assembly 200 may include a proximal portion that is fixedly mounted to the handle assembly 14, and a distal portion that is rotatable about a longitudinal geometric axis. The distal swivel portion of the drive shaft can be rotated with respect to the proximal portion around the slip ring assembly 600. The distal connector flange 601 of the slip ring assembly 600 can be positioned on the distal swivel portion of the drive shaft. In addition, in addition to the above, the switching cylinder 500 can also be positioned within the distal rotating portion of the drive shaft. When the distal rotating portion of the drive shaft is rotated, the distal connector flange 601 and the switching cylinder 500 can be rotated synchronously with each other. In addition, the switching cylinder 500 can be rotated between a first position and a second position in relation to the flange of the distal connector 601. When the switching cylinder 500 is in its first position, the articulation drive system can be operationally disengaged of the trigger drive system and thus the operation of the trigger drive system may not articulate end actuator 300 of drive shaft assembly 200. When switch cylinder 500 is in its second position, the drive system articulation drive can be operationally engaged with the trigger drive system and, in this way, the operation of the trigger drive system can articulate the end actuator 300 of the drive shaft assembly 200. When the switching cylinder 500 is moved between its first position and its second position, the switching cylinder 500 is moved relative to the flange of the distal connector 601.
    [0054] [0054] In several cases, the drive shaft assembly 200 may comprise at least one sensor configured to detect the position of the switching cylinder 500. The distal connector flange 601 may comprise a Hall effect sensor 605, for example, and the switching cylinder 500 may comprise a magnetic element, such as a permanent magnet 505, for example. The Hall effect sensor 605 can be configured to detect the position of the permanent magnet 505. When the switch cylinder 500 is rotated between its first position and its second position, the permanent magnet 505 can move in relation to the Hall effect sensor 605. In several examples, the Hall 605 effect sensor can detect changes in a magnetic field created when the permanent magnet 505 is moved. The Hall 605 effect sensor can be in signal communication with a control circuit, for example. Based on the signal from the Hall 605 effect sensor, a microcontroller in the control circuit can determine whether the articulation drive system is engaged with or disengaged from the trigger drive system.
    [0055] [0055] A surgical instrument may not be able to effectively use a rotary drive shaft assembly using general wires to communicate power and signals between a fixed drive shaft portion and a rotary drive shaft portion of the drive shaft assembly due to the fact that the wires can be twisted or even be damaged due to repeated rotation of the drive shaft assembly. One way to overcome this deficiency may be to use a ring set instead of wires to communicate power and signals to the rotating drive shaft portion. For example, a first electrode flange can be attached to the fixed drive shaft portion and a second electrode flange can rotate relative to the electrodes on the first flange. A gap is necessarily formed between the first flange and the second flange to allow rotation of the second flange in relation to the first flange. To maintain an electrical connection during the rotation of the rotating drive shaft portion, the electrodes of the first and second flanges can be exposed at an interface between them. The gap may allow water and / or other body fluids to penetrate the area between the first and second flanges where the electrode interface resides. Consequently, the electrode interface may be exposed to water and other body fluids during surgery. When touching exposed electrodes, water and / or body fluids can cause signal noise or even loss of power / signals.
    [0056] [0056] Aspects of this description improve slip ring assemblies in surgical instruments that are exposed to water and / or body fluids during their operation. Aspects of the present description can prevent signal noise and loss of power and signals by providing an insulating barrier to prevent water or fluids from reaching the electrodes.
    [0057] [0057] With reference to Figure 10, a slip ring assembly 1300 is illustrated. Slip ring assembly 1300 is in many respects similar to slip ring assembly 600. For example, slip ring assembly 1300 can be configured to conduct electrical energy and / or from the surgical end actuator 300 and / or communicate signals to and / or from the surgical end actuator 300, back to a circuit board 1301, while facilitating the rotational movement of a portion of the distal drive shaft of a drive shaft assembly with respect to a proximal drive shaft portion of a drive shaft assembly. The drive shaft assembly 200 can be equipped with the slip ring assembly 1300 in place of the slip ring assembly 600, for example. In several examples, a zero insertion force connector 1316 ("ZIF" - Zero Insertion Force) can be coupled to the distal housing portion 1304 to transmit electrical signals and / or power to the end actuator 300.
    [0058] [0058] Slip ring assembly 1300 includes a housing 1302 comprising a proximal housing portion 1303 and a distal housing portion 1304. Housing 1302 can be incorporated into drive shaft assembly 200. For example, housing portion proximal 1303 can be attached or attached to a proximal drive shaft portion of the drive shaft assembly 200. In one arrangement, the proximal housing portion 1303 can be mounted on the chassis flange 242 (Figure 8) on the drive shaft portion proximal drive of the drive shaft assembly 200.
    [0059] [0059] The distal housing portion 1304 can be fixed or secured to a distal drive shaft portion of the drive shaft assembly 200. In a user-controlled rotation of the drive shaft assembly 200, the drive shaft portion distal is rotated in relation to the proximal drive shaft portion. Rotation of the distal drive shaft assembly causes the distal housing portion 1304 to rotate relative to the proximal housing portion
    [0060] [0060] In a mounted configuration of the slip ring assembly 1300, as shown in Figure 11, housing 1302 comprises a toroidal shape or a cylindrical shape that includes a central opening 1319 configured to receive the closing tube
    [0061] [0061] Interfaces 1322, 1323 form a waterproof barrier between the proximal enclosure portion 1303 and the distal enclosure portion 1304. In other words, interfaces 1322, 1323 are configured to form a seal between the proximal enclosure 1303 and the distal enclosure portion 1304. In some instances, interface 1322 includes an inner seal 1324 disposed between inner perimeter walls 1309, 1310. In some examples, as shown in Figure 12, the inner perimeter walls 1309, 1310 include recesses or opposite grooves 1329, 1330 configured to accommodate the internal seal 1324 between them. Grooves 1329, 1330 are dimensioned and shaped to maintain proper alignment of seal 1324 with the proximal and distal housing portions 1303, 1304 as the distal housing portion 1304 is rotated relative to the proximal housing portion 1303. The grooves 1329, 1330 cooperate with seal 1324 to prevent or at least resist the ingress of water and / or other body fluids into the annular space 1321 between the proximal and distal shell portions 1303, 1304.
    [0062] [0062] In some examples, interface 1323 includes an external seal 1325 disposed between the outer perimeter walls 1311,
    [0063] [0063] The inner seal 1324 can be attached to one of the inner perimeter walls 1309, 1310. In some instances, the forced fit and / or an adhesive 1341 (Figure 14) can be used in fixing the inner seal 1324 to one of the inner perimeter walls 1309, 1310. In the example of Figure 12, the inner seal 1324 is attached to the groove 1329 of the proximal enclosure portion 1303. The distal enclosure portion 1304 is rotatable with respect to the inner seal 1324.
    [0064] [0064] The external seal 1325 can be attached to one of the outer perimeter walls 1311, 1312. In some instances, the forced fit and / or an adhesive 1341 (Figure 14) can be used in fixing the external seal 1325 to one of the outer perimeter walls 1311, 1312. In the example in Figure 12, outer seal 1325 is attached to groove 1331 of the proximal enclosure portion 1303.
    [0065] [0065] The distal housing portion 1304 is pivotal to seals 1324, 1325. The grooves 1330, 1332 of the distal housing portion 1304 may comprise smooth contact surfaces to ensure that intimate contact with seals 1324, 1325 is maintained , respectively, as grooves 1330, 1332 are rotated with the distal housing portion 1304 relative to seals 1324,
    [0066] [0066] In some examples, seals 1324, 1325 are compressible between the proximal housing portion 1303 and the distal housing portion 1304. In some examples, seals 1324, 1325 may be produced from a resilient elastomeric material, such as platinum or polyurethane cured silicone rubber. In some examples, one or both of the seals 1324, 1325 comprise an annular shape and / or a circular cross section. In some examples, one or both of the seals 1324, 1325 may be comprised of a biocompatible material. In some examples, one or both of the seals 1324, 1325 are sealing rings.
    [0067] [0067] In some examples, an interface between the proximal enclosure portion 1303 and the distal enclosure portion 1304 may comprise opposing flat surfaces and a seal between the flat surfaces that is attached to one of the flat surfaces. In some examples, an interface between the proximal enclosure portion 1303 and the distal enclosure portion 1304 may comprise different opposing surfaces and a seal between different opposing surfaces that is attached to one of the different opposing surfaces. For example, one of the different opposing surfaces can be a flat surface while the other can be an arched surface that defines a recess or a groove.
    [0068] [0068] With reference to Figure 10, the slip ring assembly 1300 includes a slip ring or proximal connector 1305 supported or maintained by the proximal housing portion 1303. As shown in Figure 10, the proximal connector 1305 can be incorporated into an annular socket defined between an inner perimeter wall 1309 and an outer perimeter wall 1311 of the proximal enclosure portion
    [0069] [0069] The slip ring assembly 1300 also includes a switch or distal connector 1306 supported or maintained by the distal housing portion 1304. The distal connector 1306 is attached to a distal wall 1318 of the distal housing portion 1306 and is embedded between a wall inner perimeter 1310 and an outer perimeter wall 1312 of the distal casing portion 1304.
    [0070] [0070] The proximal connector 1305, as shown in Figure 10, can be in the form of a slip ring that includes conductors 1307 arranged in a concentric and radial manner that are spaced in relation to each other. Conductors 1307 comprise annular or hollow disc-shaped profiles that are concentric around a longitudinal geometric axis 1320. Conductors 1307 in Figure 10 have continuous or uninterrupted profiles. In other examples, one or more of the conductors 1307 may have an interrupted profile. In several examples, as shown in Figure 10, conductors 1307 are mounted on the proximal connector 1305 and are exposed, or at least partially exposed, within the annular space 1321 within the housing 1302.
    [0071] [0071] When the slip ring assembly 1300 is mounted, the conductors 1308 of the distal connector 1306 are configured to be in contact with the corresponding conductors 1307 of the proximal connector 1305. In certain arrangements, contact is maintained, or at least substantially maintained , while the distal connector 1306 and the conductors 1308 are rotated with the distal housing portion 1304 with respect to the proximal connector 1305 and the conductors 1307 of the proximal housing portion 1303.
    [0072] [0072] Conductors 1308, as shown in Figure 10, are mounted on distal connector 1306 and are exposed, or at least partially exposed, within the annular space 1321 inside housing 1302. In several cases, conductors 1308 may be under the shape of resiliently forced pins, resiliently forced leaf springs, resiliently forced lever arms with end contacts and / or any other spring contacts, as will be apparent to one skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. A conductor 1308 may include a silver graphite tip at the end of a copper-beryllium leaf spring or a gold alloy wire, for example. In the example in Figure 10, conductors 1308 are in the form of resiliently forced leaf spring.
    [0073] [0073] In a mounted configuration of the slip ring assembly 1300, as shown in Figure 13, a bias member 1317 applies a load against the distal housing portion
    [0074] [0074] In some examples, as illustrated in Figure 12, conductors 1308 protrude or extend a distance (d) beyond the distal housing portion 1304 in an unmounted configuration of the slip ring assembly 1300. However, in In an assembled configuration, conductors 1308 are propelled by means of the proximal connector 1305 towards the distal housing portion 1304. Conductors 1308 are propelled to a compressed state resulting in an increase in the contact pressure between conductors 1308 and conductors 1307 of the connector proximal 1305. Increasing pressure improves signal and / or energy transmission through the 1300 slip ring assembly.
    [0075] [0075] In several examples, a set of slip ring 1300 includes conductors with different sizes configured to transmit different electrical signals. A larger size conductor, for example, may have a larger contact surface suitable for transmitting energy through the slip ring assembly 1300. Examples of larger size conductors that are configured to transmit energy through the slip ring assembly 1300 include conductors 1307a in the proximal housing portion 1303 and conductors 1308a in the distal housing portion 1304. In some instances, conductors 1307a, 1308a are configured to transmit power to an end actuator that includes an RF 1700 cartridge (Figure 4).
    [0076] [0076] The 1300 slip ring assembly may also include smaller size conductors that may have smaller contact surfaces suitable for transmitting data signals through the 1300 slip ring assembly. Examples of smaller size conductors that are configured to transmit data through the slip ring assembly 1300 include conductors 1307b in the proximal housing portion 1303 and conductors 1308b in the distal housing portion 1304.
    [0077] [0077] A contact surface of a conductor can be defined as a surface of the conductor in physical contact with a contact surface of an opposite conductor. The larger the contact surfaces of two opposite conductors, the greater the energy that can be transmitted through them. In addition, the spacing between adjacent conductors and the larger contact surfaces is generally greater than the spacing between adjacent conductors with smaller contact surfaces.
    [0078] [0078] With reference to Figure 14, an exemplary proximal wrapper portion 1303 is depicted showing an exemplary layout of conductors 1307a, 1307b of a proximal connector
    [0079] [0079] Conductors 1307a, 1308a comprise larger contact surfaces than conductors 1307b, 1308b, respectively. In some instances, the contact surfaces of conductors 1307a, 1308a are at least three times larger than the contact surfaces of conductors 1307b, 1308b, respectively. In some instances, the contact surfaces of conductors 1307a, 1308a are at least twice as large as the contact surfaces of conductors 1307b, 1308b, respectively. In some instances, the contact surfaces of conductors 1307a, 1308a are at least four times larger than the contact surfaces of conductors 1307b, 1308b, respectively.
    [0080] [0080] Conductors 1307a, 1308a comprise greater widths than conductors 1307b, 1308b, respectively. In some instances, conductor widths 1307a, 1308a are at least three times greater than conductor widths 1307b, 1308b, respectively. In some examples, conductor widths 1307a, 1308a are at least four times greater than conductor widths 1307b, 1308b, respectively. In some instances, conductor widths 1307a, 1308a are at least twice as large as conductor widths 1307b, 1308b, respectively.
    [0081] [0081] In some examples, conductors 1307a, 1308a may comprise a width (W1) selected from a range of about 0.050 in. at about 0.100 in. In some examples, conductors 1307a, 1308a may comprise a width (W1) selected from a range of about 0.060 inches. at about 0.1090 in. In some examples, conductors 1307a, 1308a may comprise a width (W1) of about 0.075 inches.
    [0082] [0082] In contrast, in some examples, conductors 1307b, 1308b may comprise a width (W2) selected from a range of about 0.005 in. and about 0.050 in. In some examples, conductors 1307b, 1308b may comprise a width (W2) selected from a range of about 0.010 inches. at about 0.030 in. In some examples, conductors 1307b, 1308b may comprise a width (W2) of about 0.025 in.
    [0083] [0083] In some examples, adjacent conductors 1307a are spaced apart at a distance (d1) selected from a range of about 0.025 in. at about 0.075 inches, and adjacent conductors 1308a are also spaced a selected distance from a range of about 0.025 inches. at about 0.075 in. In some examples, adjacent conductors 1307a are spaced apart at a distance (d1) of about 0.050 in, and adjacent conductors 1308a are also spaced at a distance (d1) of about 0.050 in. Other distance values (d1) are covered by this description.
    [0084] [0084] In contrast, adjacent conductors 1307b are spaced apart at a distance (d2) selected from a range of about 0.005 in. at about 0.025 inches, and adjacent conductors 1308b are also spaced a selected distance from a range of about 0.005 inches. at about 0.025 in. In some examples, adjacent conductors 1307b are spaced apart at a distance (d2) of about 0.015 inch, and adjacent conductors 1308b are also spaced at a distance (d2) of about 0.015 inch. Other distance values (d2) are covered by this description.
    [0085] [0085] In some examples, adjacent conductors 1307a, 1307b are spaced apart at a distance (d3) selected from a range of about 0.005 in. at about 0.025 in., and adjacent conductors 1308a, 1308b are also spaced at a distance (d3) selected from a range of about 0.005 in. at about 0.025 in. In some examples, a distance (d3) between a conductor 1307a and an adjacent conductor 1307b can be about 0.015 in., And a distance (d3) between a conductor 1308a and an adjacent conductor 1308b can also be about 0.015 in. Other distance values (d3) are covered by this description.
    [0086] [0086] In some examples, one or more of the conductors of the slip ring assembly 1300 comprises a thickness (T1) that is about 0.050 in. In several cases, the thickness (T1) can be selected from a range of about 0.010 inches. at about 0.100 in., for example. Other thickness values (T1) are covered by this description.
    [0087] [0087] In several examples, one or more conductors of a slip ring assembly of the present description are covered with an external coating that is configured to minimize signal noise and / or loss of power / signals that can be caused by exposure of the conductors water and / or other body fluids. For example, conductors 1307 of a slip ring or proximal connector 1305 may be covered with a layer or coating that is less conductive than conductors 1307. In other words, the coating may be more resistive than conductors 1307.
    [0088] [0088] In several examples, one or more of the 1307 conductors can be coated with a semiconductive material including, for example, carbon (C), germanium (Ge), silicon (S), gallium arsenide
    [0089] [0089] In several examples, one or more of the conductors 1307 may be coated, or otherwise covered, with a coating or outer layer and a coating or intermediate layer but closer to the conductors 1307 than the intermediate layer. The outer layer may be less conductive than the intermediate layer. In at least one example, the outer and intermediate layers can be comprised of non-conductive matrices that include conductive particles or dispersed and / or embedded charges therein. In such examples, the density of the conductive particles in the intermediate layer is higher than in the outer layer. As a result, the outer layer has a higher resistivity than the intermediate layer, which minimizes signal noise and / or loss of power / signals that can be caused by exposure of conductors to water and / or other body fluids.
    [0090] [0090] In several examples, one or more of the conductors 1307 are coated, or otherwise covered, with a compressible coating or layer. The compressible layer comprises a first conductivity in an uncompressed configuration and a second conductivity in a compressed configuration. In at least one example, the second conductivity is greater than the first conductivity. The first conductivity is sufficiently reduced to protect against any signal noise and / or loss of energy / signals due to contact with water and / or other body fluid. In other words, the compressible layer or liner acts as a resistive layer or liner unless it is compressed. Once compressed, the compressible layer or coating becomes conductive to electricity only in the portion in which they are compressed.
    [0091] [0091] As shown in Figure 13, conductors 1308 are slightly tilted when in contact with conductors 1307. When a conductor 1307 comprises a compressible layer, the bias force applied by conductor 1308 can compress the compressible layer into a portion of the layer compressible in contact with conductor 1308. The compression applied by conductor 1308 can alter the conductivity of the compressible layer in the compressed portion. In at least one example, the compression applied by the conductor 1308 can increase the conductivity of the compressible layer in the compressed portion. The conductivity of other portions of the compressible layer that experience little or no compression may not change significantly.
    [0092] [0092] As described above, conductors 1308 are rotated with the switch or distal connector 1306 in relation to proximal connector 1305 while contact is maintained, or at least substantially maintained, between conductors 1307 and conductors
    [0093] [0093] Examples of compressible layers or coatings that experience a change in conductivity or resistivity under compression include various compressive coal coatings. Other examples of suitable compressible layers or coatings include layers or coatings that comprise polymeric matrices with conductive charges dispersed within the polymeric matrices. The application of a localized compression to a portion of the polymeric matrix causes the conductive loading materials in the compressed portion to be brought closer together. The higher density of conductive filler materials increases the conductivity of the compressed portion. Other examples of compressible layers or coatings include layers or coatings that are comprised, or at least partially understood, of electroactive polymer and / or conductive polymer composites.
    [0094] [0094] Although several devices have been described here in connection with certain modalities, modifications and variations of these modalities can be implemented. The specific resources, structures or characteristics can be combined in any suitable way in one or more modalities. Therefore, the resources, structures or specific features illustrated or described in connection with a modality may be combined, in whole or in part, with the resources, structures or characteristics of one or more other modalities, without limitation. In addition, where materials are revealed for certain components, other materials can be used. In addition, according to various modalities, a single component can be replaced by multiple components and multiple components can be replaced by a single component, to perform one or more specific functions. The description mentioned above and the following claims are intended to cover all such modifications and variations.
    [0095] [0095] The devices disclosed herein can be designed to be discarded after a single use, or can be designed to be used multiple times. In either case, however, a device can be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of steps including, but not limited to, disassembling the device followed by cleaning or replacing specific parts of the device and subsequent reassembly of the device. In particular, a reconditioning facility and / or surgical staff can disassemble a device and, after cleaning and / or replacing particular parts of the device, the device can be reassembled for subsequent use. Those skilled in the art will understand that reconditioning a device can use a variety of techniques to disassemble, clean / replace and reassemble. The use of these techniques, as well as the resulting refurbished device, are all within the scope of this application.
    [0096] [0096] The devices revealed here can be processed before surgery. First, a new or used instrument can be obtained and, if necessary, cleaned. The instrument can then be sterilized. In a sterilization technique, the instrument is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag. The container and the instrument can then be placed in a radiation field that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, X-rays and / or high-energy electrons. Radiation can kill bacteria on the instrument and the container. The sterile instrument can then be stored in a sterile container. The sealed container can keep the instrument sterile until it is opened at the medical facility. A device can also be sterilized using any other known technique, including, but not limited to, beta radiation, gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, plasma peroxide and / or water vapor.
    [0097] [0097] Although this invention has been described as having exemplary designs, the present invention can be further modified within the spirit and scope of the description. It is intended, therefore, that this application covers any variations, uses or adaptations of the invention with the use of its general principles.
    [0098] [0098] Any patent, publication or other description material, in whole or in part, that is said to be incorporated into the present invention as a reference, is incorporated into the present invention only to the extent that the incorporated materials do not conflict with existing definitions, statements or other description material presented in this description. Accordingly, and to the extent necessary, the description as explicitly presented herein replaces any conflicting material incorporated by reference to the present invention. Any material, or portion thereof, which is incorporated herein by reference, but which conflicts with the definitions, statements, or other description materials contained herein, will be incorporated here only to the extent that there is no conflict between the embedded material and the existing description material.
    [0099] [0099] Various aspects of the subject described in this document are defined in the following numbered examples:
    [00100] [00100] Example 1 - A slip ring assembly for use with a surgical drive shaft assembly, the slip ring assembly comprising a first housing portion, a first connector supported on the first housing portion and a first mounted conductor on the first connector. The slip ring assembly further comprises a second housing portion, a second connector supported on the second housing portion and a second conductor mounted on the second connector. The second housing portion is rotatable with respect to the first housing portion. The second driver is in contact with the first driver. The slip ring assembly further comprises an interface between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, the interface being configured to effect a seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [00101] [00101] Example 2 - The slip ring assembly of Example 1 which additionally comprises a resilient member configured to apply a load to the second housing portion to maintain the seal.
    [00102] [00102] Example 3 - The slip ring assembly of one or more of Example 1 and Example 2, wherein the resilient member is a spring coupled to the second housing portion.
    [00103] [00103] Example 4 - The slip ring assembly of one or more from Example 1 to Example 3, which additionally comprises a third conductor mounted on the first connector and a fourth conductor mounted on the second conductor.
    [00104] [00104] Example 5 - The slip ring assembly of one or more from Example 1 to Example 4, in which the first conductor comprises a contact surface larger than the third conductor and in which the second conductor comprises a larger contact surface than the fourth driver.
    [00105] [00105] Example 6 - The slip ring set of one or more from Example 1 to Example 5, in which the first conductor and the second conductor are configured to transmit a first electrical signal.
    [00106] [00106] Example 7 - The slip ring set of one or more from Example 1 to Example 6, in which the third conductor and the fourth conductor are configured to transmit a second electrical signal different from the first electrical signal.
    [00107] [00107] Example 8 - The slide ring assembly of one or more from Example 1 to Example 7, wherein the interface comprises a seal ring mounted on the first housing portion and a recess in the second housing portion configured to receive the seal ring to form a waterproof barrier between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [00108] [00108] Example 9 - The slip ring assembly of one or more from Example 1 to Example 8, in which the seal ring is compressible.
    [00109] [00109] Example 10 - A drive shaft assembly for use with a surgical instrument, the drive shaft assembly comprising a housing and a slip ring assembly. The housing comprises a proximal housing portion and a distal housing portion rotatable with respect to the proximal housing portion. The slip ring assembly comprises a proximal connector supported on the proximal enclosure portion, a plurality of first conductors mounted on the proximal connector, a distal connector supported on the distal enclosure portion and a plurality of second conductors mounted on the distal connector. The second conductors are rotatable in relation to the first conductors and are in contact with them. The proximal enclosure portion and the distal enclosure portion are configured to resist water entering the enclosure.
    [00110] [00110] Example 11 - The driving shaft assembly of Example 10 which additionally comprises a resilient member configured to apply a load to the distal shell portion.
    [00111] [00111] Example 12 - The drive shaft assembly of one or more of Example 10 and Example 11, wherein the resilient member is a spring coupled to the distal shell portion.
    [00112] [00112] Example 13 - The drive shaft assembly of one or more from Example 10 to Example 12, in which the first conductors comprise different sizes.
    [00113] [00113] Example 14 - The drive shaft assembly of one or more from Example 10 to Example 13, in which the second conductors comprise different sizes.
    [00114] [00114] Example 15 - The drive shaft assembly of one or more from Example 10 to Example 14, which further comprises a seal between the proximal enclosure portion and the distal enclosure portion.
    [00115] [00115] Example 16 - The drive shaft assembly of one or more from Example 10 to Example 15, in which the seal is compressible.
    [00116] [00116] Example 17 - A slip ring assembly for use with a surgical drive shaft assembly, the slip ring assembly comprising a first housing portion, a slip ring supported on the first housing portion and a first mounted conductor on the slip ring. The slip ring assembly further comprises a second housing portion, a switch supported on the second housing portion and a second conductor mounted on the switch. The second conductor is rotatable in relation to the first conductor and is in contact with it. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are configured to form a waterproof barrier around the first and second conductors.
    [00117] [00117] Example 18 - The slip ring assembly of Example 17 which further comprises a first seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [00118] [00118] Example 19 - The slide ring assembly of one or more of Example 17 and Example 18 which further comprises a second seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [00119] [00119] Example 20 - The slip ring set of one or more from Example 17 to Example 19, in which the second seal is concentric with the first seal.
    [00120] [00120] Example 21 - A slip ring set is used with a surgical instrument. The slip ring assembly comprises a first connector and a first conductor mounted on the first connector. The slip ring assembly additionally comprises a second connector, the first connector being rotatable with respect to the second connector. The slip ring assembly additionally comprises second conductors mounted on the second connector, the first conductors and the second conductors being configured to transmit an electrical signal between them and the second conductors comprising a coating configured to minimize an unintended signal change electric.
    [00121] [00121] Example 22 - The slip ring assembly of Example 21, wherein the coating comprises a resistive level different from the second conductors.
    [00122] [00122] Example 23 - The slip ring assembly of one or more from Example 21 to Example 22, wherein the coating is compressible.
    [00123] [00123] Example 24 - The slip ring assembly of one or more from Example 21 to Example 23, wherein the compression of a portion of the coating changes a resistive property of the coating on the compressed portion.
    [00124] [00124] Example 25 - The slip ring set of one or more from Example 21 to Example 24, wherein the coating comprises an outer layer and an intermediate layer closer to the second conductors than the outer layer, the intermediate layer being it is more conductive than the outer layer.
    [00125] [00125] Example 26 - The slip ring set of one or more from Example 21 to Example 25, in which the unintended change comprises a loss of signal or noise.
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    Claims (26)
    [1]
    1. Slip ring assembly for use with a surgical drive shaft assembly, characterized in that the sliding ring comprises: a first housing portion; a first connector supported on the first housing portion; a first conductor mounted on the first connector; a second casing portion rotatable with respect to the first casing portion; a second connector supported on the second housing portion; a second conductor mounted on the second connector, where the second conductor is in contact with the first conductor; and an interface between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, wherein the interface is configured to effect a seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [2]
    Slip ring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a resilient member configured to apply a load to the second housing portion to maintain the seal.
    [3]
    Slip ring assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the resilient member is a spring coupled to the second housing portion.
    [4]
    Slide ring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a third conductor mounted on the first connector and a fourth conductor mounted on the second conductor.
    [5]
    Slip ring assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that the first conductor comprises a contact surface larger than the third conductor and in which the second conductor comprises a contact surface larger than the fourth conductor.
    [6]
    6. Slip ring assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the first conductor and the second conductor are configured to transmit a first electrical signal.
    [7]
    Slip ring assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that the third conductor and the fourth conductor are configured to transmit a second electrical signal different from the first electrical signal.
    [8]
    Slip ring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the interface comprises: a seal ring mounted on the first housing portion; and a recess in the second housing portion configured to receive the seal ring to form a waterproof barrier between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [9]
    9. Slip ring assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that the sealing ring is compressible.
    [10]
    10. Drive shaft assembly for use with a surgical instrument, characterized in that the drive shaft assembly comprises: a housing comprising: a proximal housing portion; and a distal casing portion rotatable with respect to the proximal casing portion; a slide ring assembly comprising: a proximal connector supported on the proximal housing portion; a plurality of first conductors mounted on the proximal connector; a distal connector supported on the distal housing portion; and a plurality of second conductors mounted on the distal connector, wherein the second conductors are rotatable with respect to and are in contact with the first conductors; and wherein the proximal envelope portion and the distal envelope portion are configured to resist water entering the envelope.
    [11]
    Drive shaft assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a resilient member configured to apply a load to the distal shell portion.
    [12]
    Drive shaft assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that the resilient member is a spring coupled to the distal housing portion.
    [13]
    13. Drive shaft assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that the first conductors comprise different sizes.
    [14]
    14. Drive shaft assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that the second conductors comprise different sizes.
    [15]
    Drive shaft assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a seal between the proximal enclosure portion and the distal enclosure portion.
    [16]
    16. Drive shaft assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that the seal is compressible.
    [17]
    17. Slip ring set for use with a surgical drive shaft set, characterized in that the slip ring comprises: a first housing portion; a slip ring supported on the first housing portion; a first conductor mounted on the slip ring; a second housing portion; a switch supported on the second housing portion; a second conductor mounted on the switch, wherein the second conductor is rotatable in relation to the first conductor and is in contact with it; and wherein the first housing portion and the second housing portion are configured to form a waterproof barrier around the first and second conductors.
    [18]
    18. Slip ring assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that it further comprises a first seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [19]
    19. Slip ring assembly according to claim 18, further comprising a second seal between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.
    [20]
    20. Slip ring assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that the second seal is concentric with the first seal.
    [21]
    21. Slip ring set for use with a surgical instrument, characterized in that the slip ring comprises: a first connector; first conductors mounted on the first connector;
    a second connector, where the first connector is rotatable with respect to the second connector; and second conductors mounted on the second connector, in which the first conductors and the second conductors are configured to transmit an electrical signal between them and in which the second conductors comprise a coating configured to minimize an unintended alteration of the electrical signal.
    [22]
    22. Slip ring assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that the coating comprises a resistive level different from that of the second conductors.
    [23]
    23. Slip ring assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that the coating is compressible.
    [24]
    24. Slip ring assembly according to claim 23, characterized in that the compression of a portion of the coating changes a resistive property of the coating in the compressed portion.
    [25]
    25. Slip ring assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that the coating comprises: an outer layer; and an intermediate layer closer to the second conductors than the outer layer, where the intermediate layer is more conductive than the outer layer.
    [26]
    26. Slip ring assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that the unintended alteration includes loss of signal or noise.
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