#$%^&*AU2010201608B220150129.pdf#####PIN LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ABSTRACT A surgical instrument (100) having a handle portion (110), an elongated portion 5 (120) defining a longitudinal axis (A-A) therethrough, an end effector (130), and a pin (254). The elongated portion (120) extends distally from the handle portion (110). The end effector (130) is disposed adjacent the elongated portion (120) and includes a first jaw member (150) and a second jaw member (100). The pin (254) is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member (150) and includes an engaging 10 section. In operation, the pin (254) moves between a first position and a second position. While in the first position, the engaging portion of the pin (254) is spaced from the second jaw member (160). In the second position, the engaging portion of the pin (254) engages the second jaw member (160). The second jaw member (160) includes a locking structure configured to maintain the position of the second jaw member (160) with respect to the is first jaw member (150) during actuation of the end effector (130).4120 c,.J C.4. ,CC) tj*SJj
