Patent ID: 9486925
Filing Date: 2016-11-08
CPC Classification: A61F,B25J,F16H

Claim Text:
1. A mechanical arm comprising: a frame having a gripping end and a receiving end opposite the gripping end; a handle disposed on the frame between the gripping end and the receiving end, the handle comprising: at least one elongate member connected to the actuation element and extending toward the gripping end, the elongate member including a row of gear teeth; first and second opposed grip members disposed on the frame, the first grip member rotatable about a first axis relative to the frame; a first gear connected to the first grip member, the first gear including teeth complementary to the row of gear teeth and engaging the row of gear teeth, the first gear configured to rotate the first grip member about the first axis upon translation of the actuation element; and wherein the frame and the handle define an uninterrupted lateral opening between the handle and the gripping end of the frame.