Patent ID: 8333417
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: A61B,B25B,B25J

Abstract:
1. A holding, expanding, or combinations thereof tool comprising at least two jaws opposite one another with respect to a space, wherein at least one jaw is movable with respect to the other jaw, and wherein at least one jaw is formed by a manipulator tool, and wherein the manipulator tool comprises: a. a distal end movable in at least one manipulation plane with respect to a proximal end; and b. at least two cheeks extending side by side to and spaced apart from each other, wherein the cheeks are flexible at least in the manipulation plane and extend from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the cheeks are connected between the proximal end and the distal end by at least one at least tension-proof hinge element to permit a shearing movement relative to each other, wherein the cheeks are held at the proximal end at a distance from each other, wherein the one cheek is configured to be at least flexurally stiff and the other cheek to be at least tension-proof, and wherein the at least tension-proof cheek is connected at its distal end to the at least flexurally stiff cheek so as to transmit a pulling force, wherein one cheek is embodied to be driven at the proximal end in the longitudinal direction, wherein the holding, expanding or combinations thereof tool is formed in one piece.