Patent ID: 9016744
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: A61F,B65H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A mechanical capstan amplifier comprising: a first tensioner; a first actuating rod extending away from the first tensioner, the first tensioner configured to rotate the first actuating rod; a second actuating rod positioned away from the first actuating rod; a second tensioner coupled to the second actuating rod and configured to rotate the second actuating rod; a drive motor; a single drive rod extending away from the drive motor, the drive motor configured to rotate the single drive rod; a first cord having a first end coupled to the first actuating rod and a second end coupled to a first load to be moved, wherein the first cord extends at least partially around the single drive rod; and a second cord having a first end coupled to the second actuating rod and a second end coupled to a second load to be moved, wherein the second cord extends at least partially around the single drive rod at a position on the single drive rod that is different from a position of the first cord, whereby actuation of the first tensioner causes the first cord to tighten around the single drive rod and moves the first load and actuation of the second tensioner causes the second cord to tighten around the single drive rod and moves the second load.