An intrathoracic visualization device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of thoracic cavity technology, specifically disclosing an intrathoracic visualization device, including a housing, an image wireless transmission device, and a visualization mechanism. The housing houses the image wireless transmission device and the visualization mechanism, which includes an illumination assembly and a camera assembly, mounted at the front end of the housing. A magnetic block is located on the inner side of the housing near the chest wall. By distributing the battery and image wireless transmission device internally, and fixing both the battery and the image wireless transmission device within the housing, the stability of the battery and the image wireless transmission device is improved. This device allows for internal visualization, eliminating the need for a dedicated incision like traditional intrathoracic visualization devices, thus avoiding additional openings, reducing trauma to the patient, and offering simple operation and convenient application.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of thoracic cavity technology, and specifically relates to an intrathoracic visualization device. Background Technology

[0002] The thoracic cavity is formed by the rib cage and diaphragm, with its upper boundary being the superior thoracic inlet, which connects to the neck. Its lower boundary is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm. Within the thoracic cavity are the mediastinum in the middle, the lungs on both sides, and the pleural cavity. The thoracic cavity is part of the body cavity, a hollow space formed by the sternum, thoracic vertebrae, and ribs. It connects to the neck in the upper part and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm in the lower part. Organs such as the heart and lungs are located within the thoracic cavity.

[0003] Most existing intrathoracic visualization devices suffer from the following problems during use:

[0004] Traditional intrathoracic visualization devices utilize the rod-like structure of a thoracoscope, which has a large diameter and long length. This often leads to interference with the operation of surgical instruments, causing significant inconvenience during surgery, increasing the difficulty for surgeons to master thoracic endoscopic techniques, and prolonging the learning curve. Furthermore, they require an external fiber optic light source, are bulky, cumbersome to operate, and necessitate a dedicated surgical assistant for manipulation and support, thus consuming manpower and surgical space. Additionally, a special incision is required in the chest wall for the thoracoscope, causing significant trauma to the patient and impacting the surgical procedure, making them extremely inconvenient to use. Clinically, there is an urgent need for a simpler intrathoracic visualization device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intrathoracic visualization device to address the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0007] An intrathoracic visualization device includes a housing, an image wireless transmission device, and a visualization mechanism, characterized in that: the image transmission device and the visualization mechanism are provided inside the housing, and the visualization mechanism includes an illumination assembly and a camera assembly, the illumination assembly and the camera assembly being installed at the front end of the housing;

[0008] The inner side of the shell near the chest wall is provided with a magnetic block.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a magnetic device outside the chest wall, wherein the magnetic block of the intrathoracic visualization device is matched with the magnetic device outside the chest wall, and the housing is controlled by the magnetic device outside the chest wall and is attracted to the inside of the chest wall.

[0010] Furthermore, the intrathoracic visualization device moves along with the magnetic control device outside the chest wall as it moves.

[0011] Furthermore, the shell has a fixing groove on the side near the chest wall, and a fixing component that matches the fixing groove is installed in the fixing groove; the fixing component includes a fixing rod and a fixing nut, the fixing rod is a hollow rod with openings at both the top and bottom, and the fixing rod has external threads on the outside, which match the fixing groove; the fixing nut is sleeved on the fixing rod and is used to fix the fixing rod to the chest wall.

[0012] Furthermore, the hollow rod has a pointed inner core, the pointed part of which is used to pierce the chest wall.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer side of the fixing groove is provided with a guide ramp, and the inner side of the fixing groove is provided with an internal thread, which matches the external thread.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower end of the fixing rod is designed as a flexible structure, and the flexible lower end of the fixing rod is used to adjust the camera angle of the intrathoracic visualization device during the operation.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixed rod is equipped with a transmission wire inside, which is used for electrical conduction or image transmission.

[0016] Furthermore, the image transmission device is a wired transmission device, and the transmission wire is installed inside the fixed rod.

[0017] Furthermore, no battery is installed inside the housing; the power supply is external, and the transmission wire is installed inside the fixing rod.

[0018] Furthermore, the image transmission device is a wireless image transmission device, which transmits images to the display screen via Bluetooth or WIFI.

[0019] Furthermore, the camera assembly includes an adjustable-focus camera and a camera mounting platform. The camera is located at the front end of the housing and mounted on the camera mounting platform. The camera is connected to the image transmission device.

[0020] Furthermore, the camera is connected to an adjustment assembly, which includes a micro motor, a motor shaft, and a motor mount. The micro motor is mounted on the motor mount, connected to the motor shaft, and the motor shaft is connected to the camera.

[0021] Furthermore, the lighting assembly includes one or more lighting lamps, which are mounted on a lighting lamp holder.

[0022] Furthermore, a micro battery is fixedly installed inside the housing, and the micro battery is connected to the image transmission device, the lighting assembly, and the camera assembly.

[0023] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is provided inside the housing, and the sealing gasket is fitted and installed on the inner wall of the housing, and the sealing gasket covers the image transmission device and the visualization mechanism.

[0024] Furthermore, a waterproof layer is provided on the outside of the housing.

[0025] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] This invention is an intrathoracic visualization device. By distributing a battery and an image transmission device inside the housing, and fixing both the battery and the image transmission device inside the housing, the stability of the battery and the image transmission device inside is improved.

[0027] This device can use a sealing gasket to achieve a sealing effect. When the shell moves inside the thoracic cavity, the fluid generated inside the thoracic cavity will not seep into the shell, thereby extending its service life.

[0028] This device allows for internal visualization, eliminating the need for a dedicated incision like traditional intrathoracic visualization devices. This avoids additional openings, reduces trauma to the patient, and is simple to operate and convenient to use. The device utilizes an internal lighting and camera assembly with adjustable focus to expand the camera's field of view. When the housing is placed inside the thoracic cavity, the lighting assembly provides illumination for observation of the interior. Simultaneously, the camera transmits images of the internal thoracic cavity for external medical personnel to observe. The adjustable focus camera allows for detailed image viewing and clearer visualization, making it extremely convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intrathoracic visualization device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intrathoracic visualization device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intrathoracic visualization device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, which punctures the chest wall through an inner core;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for chest wall puncture performed by placing an inner core inside the fixation component in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the inner core structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0036] In the diagram, the components are: housing-1, image transmission device-2, lighting assembly-3, camera assembly-4, magnet-5, micro battery-6, sealing gasket-7, waterproof layer-8, mounting groove-9, mounting assembly-10, and chest wall-11.

[0037] Lighting lamp-31, lighting lamp holder-32;

[0038] Camera-41, Camera mounting platform-42;

[0039] Miniature motor-51, motor shaft-52; motor base-53;

[0040] Guide ramp -91, internal thread -92;

[0041] Fixed rod-101, fixed nut-102, hollow rod-103, external thread-104, inner core-105, pointed head-106. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the invention.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] See Figure 1 An intrathoracic visualization device includes a housing 1, an image transmission device 2, and a visualization mechanism. The housing 1 houses the image transmission device 2 and the visualization mechanism. The visualization mechanism includes an illumination assembly 3 and a camera assembly 4, which are mounted on the front end of the housing 1. A magnetic block is provided on the inner side of the housing near the chest wall. The intrathoracic visualization device also includes a magnetic device outside the chest wall. The magnetic block of the intrathoracic visualization device matches the magnetic device outside the chest wall. The housing is controlled by the magnetic device outside the chest wall and is attracted to the inner side of the chest wall. The intrathoracic visualization device moves along the chest wall as the magnetic control device outside the chest wall moves.

[0045] The housing 1 is controlled by a magnetic device on the outer side of the chest wall 11 and is attracted to the inner side of the chest wall 11. A magnetic block 5 is provided inside the housing 1, which matches the magnetic device. The housing 1 is placed inside the patient's chest cavity, and the magnetic device on the outside of the chest wall 11 attracts the magnetic block 5 inside, controlling the direction of movement. The interior of the chest cavity is illuminated by lighting components 3 distributed around the perimeter of the visualization mechanism, and the camera of the camera component 4 captures images of the interior. These images are transmitted to an external display terminal via an image transmission device 2 for observation by medical personnel. This method is very convenient. By controlling the movement of the housing 1 with a magnetic device, when a suitable position is found, the magnetic device remains stationary, and the housing 1 remains stationary. Medical personnel can observe the real-time situation inside the chest wall 11 on an external screen to better perform related surgeries.

[0046] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the image transmission device is a wireless image transmission device, which transmits images to the display screen via Bluetooth or WIFI.

[0047] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the camera assembly 4 includes an adjustable-focus camera 41 and a camera mounting platform 42. The camera 41 is located at the front end of the housing 1 and is mounted on the camera mounting platform 42. The camera 41 is connected to the image transmission device 2. The use of an adjustable-focus camera 41 in the camera assembly 4 expands the field of view of the camera assembly 4, making it easier to observe more detailed images, enabling clearer visualization, and making it very convenient to use.

[0048] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the camera 41 is connected to an adjustment assembly, which includes a miniature motor 51, a motor shaft 52, and a motor mount 53. The miniature motor 51 is mounted on the motor mount 53 and is connected to the motor shaft 52, which in turn is connected to the camera 41. The adjustment assembly adjusts the rotation angle of the camera 41 to expand the field of view of the camera 41.

[0049] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the lighting assembly 3 is installed at the front end of the housing 1, and the lighting assembly 3 is evenly distributed around the center of the camera 41; the lighting assembly 3 includes one or more lighting lamps 31, which are mounted on the lighting lamp holder 32. In this embodiment, the lighting assembly 3 is provided with two or four lighting lamps 31. When the housing 1 is placed inside the thoracic cavity, the lighting assembly 3 can provide illumination for observation of the inside of the thoracic cavity. At the same time, the camera 41 can transmit the situation inside the thoracic cavity, making it convenient for external medical personnel to observe it, providing clearer visualization and making it very convenient to use.

[0050] As a further explanation of this embodiment, a micro battery 6 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, and the micro battery 6 is connected to the image transmission device 2, the lighting assembly 3 and the camera assembly 4.

[0051] As a further explanation of this embodiment, a sealing gasket 7 is provided inside the housing 1. The sealing gasket 7 is fitted and installed on the inner wall of the housing 1, and the sealing gasket 7 covers the image transmission device 2 and the visualization mechanism. This device can use the sealing gasket 7 to achieve a sealing function, so that when the housing 1 moves inside the thoracic cavity, the fluid generated inside the thoracic cavity will not penetrate into the interior of the housing 1, thereby improving its service life.

[0052] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the outer shell 1 is provided with a waterproof layer 8. When the device is placed inside the thoracic cavity, there is some fluid inside the thoracic cavity. The waterproof layer 8 on the outer wall can prevent the fluid from penetrating into the interior, thereby protecting the device inside.

[0053] As a further illustration of this embodiment, the overall size of this device is kept within a relatively small volume, and its structure is simple and easy to use.

[0054] Working Principle: When using this wireless transmission intrathoracic visualization device, the housing 1 is first placed inside the patient's thoracic cavity. Then, the magnetic device on the outside of the chest wall 11 attracts the internal magnetic block 5 to control the direction of movement. The internal lighting assembly 3 illuminates the inside of the thoracic cavity, and the camera 41 of the camera assembly 4 captures images of the internal situation. These images are transmitted to an external control terminal via the image transmission device 2 for medical personnel to observe. It is very convenient to use. The device utilizes a sealing gasket 7 to achieve a seal, preventing fluid from the thoracic cavity from penetrating into the housing 1, thus providing protection and greatly improving the flexibility of use. It is simple to operate and convenient to apply.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] See Figures 2-6 The difference from Embodiment 1 is that the housing 1 can be fixed without the magnetic block 5 and magnetic device, or it can be fixed by a fixing groove 9 on the side of the housing 1 near the chest wall 11, with a fixing component 10 matching the fixing groove 9 installed in the fixing groove 9. The fixing component 10 includes a fixing rod 101 and a fixing nut 102. The fixing rod 101 is a hollow rod 103 with openings at both ends, and the fixing rod 101 has external threads 104 on the outside, which match the fixing groove 9. The fixing nut 102 is sleeved on the fixing rod 101 and is used to fix the fixing rod 101 to the chest wall 11. The fixing nut 102 is used to fix the rod 101 and prevent the fixing rod 101 from moving on the chest wall 11.

[0057] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the hollow rod 103 is provided with an inner core 105, and the top of the inner core 105 is provided with a pointed head 106, which is used to pierce the chest wall 11.

[0058] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the outer side of the fixing groove 9 is provided with a guide ramp 91, and the inner side of the fixing groove 9 is provided with an internal thread 92, which matches the external thread 104.

[0059] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the lower end of the fixing rod 101 is designed as a flexible structure, and the flexible lower end of the fixing rod 101 is used to adjust the camera angle of the intrathoracic visualization device during the operation.

[0060] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the fixed rod 101 is provided with a transmission wire inside, which is used for electrical conduction or image conduction.

[0061] As a further explanation of this embodiment, the image transmission device is a wired transmission device, and the transmission wire is installed inside the fixing rod 101.

[0062] As a further explanation of this embodiment, no battery is installed inside the housing 1; the power supply is provided by an external power source, and the transmission wire is installed inside the fixing rod 101.

[0063] During implementation, even if the magnetic block 5 and the magnetic device fail, the device can still be used to find a suitable position. Medical staff can then observe the real-time situation inside the chest wall 11 on an external screen to complete the relevant surgery. Specifically, the inner core 105 is first inserted into the hollow center of the fixing rod 101, and the pointed end 106 of the inner core 105 is used to pierce through the chest wall 11 from the outside to the inside. Then, the inner core 105 is pulled out, and the end of the fixing rod 101 is guided to the inner side of the fixing groove 9 via the guide ramp 91. The fixing rod 101 and the visualization device are connected together through the matching action of the internal thread 92 and the external thread 104. Finally, the fixing nut 102 is tightened to fix the fixing rod 101 and the visualization device together to the chest wall 11. Medical staff can observe the real-time situation inside the chest wall 11 on an external screen to better complete the relevant surgery.

[0064] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the technical features of the present invention are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent substitutions, or modifications made based on the present invention to solve essentially the same technical problems and achieve essentially the same technical effects are all covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intrathoracic visualization device, comprising a housing, an image wireless transmission device, and a visualization mechanism, characterized in that: The housing is equipped with an image transmission device and a visualization mechanism. The visualization mechanism includes a lighting assembly and a camera assembly, which are mounted at the front end of the housing. The inner side of the shell near the chest wall is provided with a magnetic block; It also includes a magnetic device outside the chest wall, wherein the magnetic block of the intrathoracic visualization device is matched with the magnetic device outside the chest wall, and the housing is controlled by the magnetic device outside the chest wall and is attracted to the inside of the chest wall; The intrathoracic visualization device moves along with the magnetic control device outside the chest wall as it moves. The shell has a fixing groove on the side near the chest wall, and a fixing component that matches the fixing groove is installed in the fixing groove; the fixing component includes a fixing rod and a fixing nut, the fixing rod is a hollow rod with openings at both the top and bottom, and the fixing rod has external threads on the outside, which match the fixing groove; the fixing nut is sleeved on the fixing rod and is used to fix the fixing rod to the chest wall. The outer side of the fixing groove is provided with a guide ramp, and the inner side of the fixing groove is provided with an internal thread, which matches the external thread. The hollow rod has a pointed inner core, and the pointed end is used to pierce the chest wall; The lower end of the fixation rod is designed to be flexible, and the flexible lower end of the fixation rod is used to adjust the camera angle of the intrathoracic visualization device during the operation.

2. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed rod is equipped with a transmission wire inside, which is used for electrical conduction or image transmission.

3. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The image transmission device is a wired transmission device, and the transmission wire is installed inside the fixed rod.

4. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing does not have a battery installed inside; it is powered by an external power source, and the transmission wire is installed inside the fixing rod.

5. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image transmission device is a wireless image transmission device, which transmits images to the display screen via Bluetooth or WIFI.

6. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera assembly includes an adjustable-focus camera and a camera mounting platform. The camera is located at the front end of the housing and mounted on the camera mounting platform. The camera is connected to the image transmission device.

7. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera is connected to an adjustment assembly, which includes a micro motor, a motor shaft, and a motor base. The micro motor is mounted on the motor base and connected to the motor shaft, which in turn is connected to the camera.

8. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lighting assembly includes one or more lighting lamps, which are mounted on a lighting lamp holder.

9. The intrathoracic visualization device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A micro battery is fixedly installed inside the housing, and the micro battery is connected to the image transmission device, the lighting assembly, and the camera assembly.

10. An intrathoracic visualization device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The housing is equipped with a sealing gasket, which is fitted and installed on the inner wall of the housing, and the sealing gasket covers the image transmission device and the visualization mechanism.

11. An intrathoracic visualization device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The outer shell is provided with a waterproof layer.

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