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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2018
Filed:
May. 17, 2017
Ultra Electronics Limited, Middlesex, GB;
Phil Keen, Middlesex, GB;
ULTRA ELECTRONICS LIMITED, Middlesex, GB;
Abstract
A mechanical link (, FIG.), the mechanical link comprising a first arm (), a second arm () and an interconnection member (), wherein: the first arm is rotatable about a first axis of the interconnection member; the second arm is rotatable about a second axis of the interconnection member, the second axis being orthogonal to the first axis; and wherein: a flexible member () extends along the first and second arms and is adapted to accommodate rotation of the arms about the first and second axes, the flexible member having a single coiled portion () which is received within the interconnection member such that the coiled portion can coil and uncoil to accommodate rotation of the first arm, wherein the coiled portion is further configured to twist about an axis of the flexible member to accommodate rotation of the second arm.