18405038. TELESCOPIC DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
TELESCOPIC DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yoshitaka Hada of Toyota-shi (JP)
Shiyogo Nakamura of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Yoshihiro Okuda of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Takatoshi Morimitsu of Toyota-shi (JP)
TELESCOPIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18405038 titled 'TELESCOPIC DEVICE
The telescopic device described in the patent application consists of an expandable tubular structure with an inner-side guide member. The tubular structure includes an outer belt and an inner belt, each with protrusions and holes arranged in a row. The inner-side guide member has a spiral groove that allows the outer belt and inner belt to be spirally wound and extend the tubular structure when rotated in one direction.
- The telescopic device features an expandable tubular structure with an inner-side guide member.
- The outer belt and inner belt have protrusions and holes for engagement.
- The inner-side guide member has a spiral groove for spirally winding the belts.
- Rotation of the inner-side guide member extends the tubular structure.
- The spiral groove design allows for smooth extension and retraction of the device.
Potential Applications: - Industrial machinery for extending and retracting components. - Medical devices for minimally invasive procedures. - Robotics for compact and expandable structures.
Problems Solved: - Provides a mechanism for controlled extension and retraction. - Enables precise positioning of components. - Facilitates compact storage and deployment of devices.
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in extending and retracting mechanisms. - Enhanced precision in positioning components. - Space-saving design for storage and transportation.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Telescopic Device for Various Industries" This technology can be utilized in industries such as construction, healthcare, and automation for efficient and precise extension and retraction of components. The market implications include increased productivity and cost savings for businesses implementing this telescopic device.
Questions about Telescopic Device: 1. How does the spiral groove design contribute to the smooth extension of the tubular structure? The spiral groove allows the outer and inner belts to be spirally wound, ensuring a controlled and efficient extension of the device.
2. What are the potential applications of this telescopic device in the medical field? This technology can be used in medical devices for minimally invasive procedures, where precise extension and retraction are crucial for successful operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A telescopic device includes an expandable tubular structure and an inner-side guide member disposed inside the tubular structure. The tubular structure includes an outer belt and an inner belt. The outer belt and the inner belt each have a plurality of first protrusions and holes arranged in a row in the longitudinal direction. The inner-side guide member has a first spiral groove extending along the plurality of first protrusions. When the inner-side guide member rotates in one direction, the outer belt and the inner belt are sent out, so that they are spirally wound while being engaged with each other, and the tubular structure extends. The first spiral groove has a body and an end portion extending from the body toward the root of the inner-side guide member. The distance between the end portion of the first spiral groove and the main part of the first spiral groove is small.
