Abstract: A swaged fitting can be fixed to a wire rope while simultaneously providing a desired shape and size, thereby avoiding the need for subsequent material removal. In one application, the swaged fitting is fixed to the wire rope by a forging operation such that the fitting is securely fixed provides a straight-sided construct once fixed to the wire rope. After the forging operation and without further material removal, the straight sides of the finished fitting are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the wire rope, while the end surfaces of the fitting are generally perpendicular to this longitudinal axis. This arrangement provides a strong and effective force-transfer interface for, e.g., end-effectors in medical devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 11, 2023
Assignee:
Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC
Abstract: Multi-filament microcables are used in place of the traditional monofilament wires as the constituent elements of a woven or braided band. This enhances the function and manufacturability of such bands for various applications, such as orthopaedic applications including sternotomy closures.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 15, 2022
Assignee:
Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC