Powered surgical instrument having a transmission system
A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue includes a housing assembly and a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly. The movable portion is movable with respect to the housing assembly. In addition, the surgical apparatus includes a power source configured to supply electrical power, and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal and electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board disposed in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, the second electronic board including a primary control circuit and a secondary control circuit wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus.
1. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
a housing assembly;
a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly;
a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion;
a power source configured to supply electrical power; and
a transmission system configured to transfer a data signal between the housing assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board disposed in the housing assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, the second electronic board including a primary control circuit and a secondary control circuit wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to move about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus.
2. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
a housing assembly;
a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly;
a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion;
a power source configured to supply electrical power; and
a transmission system configured to transfer a data signal between the housing assembly and the movable portion.
3. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
a housing assembly;
a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly;
a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion;
a power source configured to supply electrical power; and
a transmission system configured to transfer a data signal between the housing assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first circuit disposed in the housing assembly and a second circuit positioned in the movable portion, wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to move about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus.