Positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery

Through the motor-driven bevel gears and threaded rod mechanisms, combined with the worm and worm gear structure, the problem of insufficient adjustment flexibility of traditional thoracoscopic surgical positioning devices is solved, and the precise adjustment of the height and angle of the thoracoscopic are achieved, which improves the stability and accuracy of the surgical field of view, and improves surgical efficiency and patient comfort.

CN120241279AInactive Publication Date: 2025-07-04THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ZHENGZHOU UNIV
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Application Number
CN202510306179.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional thoracoscopic surgical positioning devices cannot adapt to different operating needs, resulting in insufficient flexibility in height and angle adjustment, affecting surgical accuracy and safety.

Method used

The bevel gear and threaded rod mechanism driven by a motor are used, combined with the worm and worm gear structure, to achieve accurate adjustment of the height and angle of the thoracoscopy. The connecting column is driven to rotate through the motor, and the connecting column drives the threaded rod through the bevel gear, and the connecting plate slides. The angle is adjusted with the worm and worm gear, so as to achieve stable clamping and angle fixation of the thoracoscopy.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of the height and angle of the thoracoscopy, improves the stability and accuracy of the surgical field, reduces surgical blind spots, and improves surgical efficiency and patient comfort.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of thoracoscope positioning, and discloses a positioning device for thoracoscope surgery, which comprises a support frame, a motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame, a connecting column is fixedly arranged at the output end of the motor, and the outer wall of the connecting column is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame. A first bevel gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting column, a second bevel gear is connected to the tooth end of the first bevel gear in a meshed mode, a first threaded rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second bevel gear, the outer wall of the first threaded rod is rotatably connected to the interior of the supporting frame, and a connecting plate is connected to the outer wall of the first threaded rod in a threaded mode. A motor drives a connecting column to rotate in a supporting frame, then the connecting column drives a second bevel gear to rotate through a first bevel gear so as to drive a first threaded rod to rotate, a fixing block on a connecting plate can be driven to slide in a first sliding groove, and then a connecting frame can be driven to slide on the supporting frame; and the effect of adjusting the height of the device as required is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of thoracoscopic positioning, and particularly to a positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery. Background Art

[0002] Thoracoscopic surgery, namely video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, is a new minimally invasive thoracic surgery technology that uses modern imaging technology and high-tech surgical instruments to complete complex intrathoracic surgeries through chest wall cannulas or small incisions. In order to improve the surgical accuracy, shorten the operation time, reduce the risk of complications, enhance the surgical safety, and improve the patient experience, a positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery is needed.

[0003] The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery is mainly used to support and fix the thoracoscope, ensure its stability during the operation, and provide precise height and angle adjustment to help the doctor clearly observe the surgical area. Many traditional positioning devices use fixed brackets or simple clamping structures, and once the height of the thoracoscope is installed, it cannot be adjusted. Although this design is simple, it cannot meet the different operation requirements during the surgery, resulting in insufficient flexibility in use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery, which solves the problem of the limitation in height adjustment of the previous positioning devices for thoracoscopic surgery.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions: A positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery, including a support frame, an outer wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with a motor, an output end of the motor is fixedly provided with a connecting column, an outer wall of the connecting column is rotatably connected inside the support frame, an outer wall of the connecting column is fixedly connected with a first bevel gear, a tooth end of the first bevel gear is meshed and connected with a second bevel gear, an outer wall of the second bevel gear is fixedly connected with a first threaded rod, an outer wall of the first threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the support frame, an outer wall of the first threaded rod is threadedly connected with a connecting plate, an outer wall of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a fixing block, a first chute is opened inside the support frame, an outer wall of the fixing block is slidably connected to an inner wall of the first chute, an outer wall of the fixing block is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, an inner wall of the connecting frame is slidably connected to an outer wall of the support frame, and a support assembly is arranged on an upper surface of the support frame, and the support assembly is used to assist in clamping the thoracoscope.

[0006] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support block, the lower surface of the support block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame, a rack is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support block, the tooth end of the rack is meshed with a spur gear, a second threaded rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the spur gear, the outer wall of the second threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the connection frame, a connection block is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the second threaded rod, a second chute is provided in the inside of the connection frame, the outer wall of the connection block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second chute, a clamping arm is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connection block, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping arm, a slide rail is slidably connected to the inside of the limiting block, and the outer wall of the slide rail is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connection frame.

[0007] Preferably, a support platform is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support frame, and a support seat is slidably connected to the outer wall of the support platform.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided in the inside of the support seat, and the outer wall of the support platform is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0009] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support seat, and a universal wheel is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, a worm gear is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate, and the tooth end of the worm gear is meshed with a worm.

[0011] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the worm.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting ring is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the worm, and the outer wall of the limiting ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support platform.

[0013] Preferably, a slider is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support seat.

[0014] Preferably, a screw is threadedly connected to the inside of the slider, and the outer wall of the screw is threadedly connected to the inside of the support platform.

[0015] Working principle: When the device needs to be used, first push the connection frame, and the whole can be moved to the required position under the support of the universal wheels. The connecting column is driven by the motor to rotate in the support frame. The connecting column drives the second bevel gear to rotate through the first bevel gear. The first threaded rod is driven by the second bevel gear to rotate in the support frame, and then the connecting plate can be driven to move. The fixed block is driven by the connecting plate to slide in the first chute. Through the fixed block, the connection frame can be driven to slide on the outer wall of the support frame, and then the overall height can be adjusted as required.

[0016] While the connecting frame slides, it drives the spur gear to rotate on the rack through the second threaded rod, and then drives the second threaded rod to rotate through the spur gear. The second threaded rod drives the connecting block to slide in the second chute, and the connecting block drives the limiting block to slide on the slide rail through the clamping arm, so that the clamping arm can clamp and limit the thoracoscope.

[0017] By turning the handle, the worm is driven to rotate in the limiting ring. The worm rotates on the worm gear, and then the supporting platform can be driven to slide on the supporting seat. After adjusting the thoracoscope to the appropriate angle, by turning the screw to make it rotate in the slider and the supporting platform, the position of the supporting platform on the supporting seat can be fixed, so that the tilt angle of the thoracoscope can be fixed.

[0018] This device not only achieves the effect of adjusting the height of the device as needed. The doctor can adjust the thoracoscope to the best position according to the needs of the surgical site and angle, so as to observe the surgical area more clearly. By adjusting the height, the doctor can find the best surgical field of view faster, reduce the operation time and difficulty, and improve the operation efficiency.

[0019] It also achieves the effect of clamping and fixing the thoracoscope, which can ensure the stability of the field of view during the operation, avoid the influence of the thoracoscope shaking or moving on the operation, and the stable field of view helps the doctor to judge the surgical site and depth more accurately, improving the precision and safety of the operation.

[0020] It also achieves the effect of adjusting the tilt angle of the thoracoscope as needed, which can enable the doctor to obtain a wider surgical field of view, observe the surgical area more comprehensively, reduce the surgical blind area. The appropriate tilt angle can reduce the compression and discomfort of the patient during the operation, improving the patient's surgical experience and comfort.

[0021] The present invention provides a positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In the present invention, the motor drives the connecting column to rotate in the support frame, and then the connecting column drives the second bevel gear to rotate through the first bevel gear, and then drives the first threaded rod to rotate, so that the fixing block on the connecting plate can be driven to slide in the first chute, and then the connecting frame can be driven to slide on the support frame, achieving the effect of adjusting the height of the device as needed.

[0023] 2. While the connecting frame slides in the present invention, it drives the spur gear to rotate on the rack through the second threaded rod, and then drives the second threaded rod to rotate through the spur gear. Then, the second threaded rod drives the connecting block to slide in the second chute, and the connecting block drives the limiting block to slide on the slide rail through the clamping arm, achieving the effect of clamping and fixing the thoracoscope.

[0024] 3. In the present invention, turning the handle drives the worm to rotate in the limit ring. The rotation of the worm on the worm wheel drives the support platform to slide on the support base. By turning the screw, the position of the support platform on the support base can be fixed, achieving the effect of adjusting the tilt angle of the thoracoscope as needed. Thus, doctors can obtain a broader surgical field of view, observe the surgical area more comprehensively, and reduce the surgical blind area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the support block of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the support frame of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the fixing block of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the limit block of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the clamping arm of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the worm wheel of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the worm of the present invention.

[0033] Among them, 1. Support frame; 2. Motor; 3. Connecting column; 4. First bevel gear; 5. Second bevel gear; 6. First threaded rod; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Fixing block; 9. First sliding groove; 10. Connecting frame; 11. Support block; 12. Rack; 13. Spur gear; 14. Second threaded rod; 15. Clamping arm; 16. Second sliding groove; 17. Limit block; 18. Slide rail; 19. Support platform; 20. Support base; 21. Support plate; 22. Universal wheel; 23. Worm wheel; 24. Worm; 25. Handle; 26. Limit ring; 27. Slide block; 28. Screw; 29. Limit groove; 30. Connecting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] Next, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0035] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 - attachedFigure 4 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery, including a support frame 1. An outer wall of the support frame 1 is fixedly connected with a motor 2. An output end of the motor 2 is fixedly provided with a connecting column 3. An outer wall of the connecting column 3 is rotatably connected inside the support frame 1. An outer wall of the connecting column 3 is fixedly connected with a first bevel gear 4. A tooth end of the first bevel gear 4 is meshed and connected with a second bevel gear 5. An outer wall of the second bevel gear 5 is fixedly connected with a first threaded rod 6. An outer wall of the first threaded rod 6 is rotatably connected inside the support frame 1. An outer wall of the first threaded rod 6 is threadedly connected with a connecting plate 7. An outer wall of the connecting plate 7 is fixedly connected with a fixing block 8. A first sliding groove 9 is formed inside the support frame 1. An outer wall of the fixing block 8 is slidably connected to an inner wall of the first sliding groove 9. An outer wall of the fixing block 8 is fixedly connected with a connecting frame 10. An inner wall of the connecting frame 10 is slidably connected to an outer wall of the support frame 1. A support assembly is arranged on an upper surface of the support frame 1, and the support assembly is used for assisting in clamping a thoracoscope.

[0036] Specifically, the motor 2 functions to drive the connecting column 3 to rotate in the support frame 1. Among them, the support frame 1 functions to support and limit the connecting column 3 and the motor 2. The connecting column 3 functions to drive the second bevel gear 5 to rotate through the first bevel gear 4. The second bevel gear 5 functions to drive the first threaded rod 6 to rotate in the support frame 1. Among them, the support frame 1 functions to support and limit the first threaded rod 6, and further functions to drive the connecting plate 7 to move. The connecting plate 7 functions to drive the fixing block 8 to slide in the first sliding groove 9. Among them, the first sliding groove 9 functions to limit the fixing block 8. The fixing block 8 further functions to drive the connecting frame 10 to slide on the outer wall of the support frame 1, achieving the effect of adjusting the overall height as needed. Adjusting the height of the device can enable the doctor to maintain a more comfortable posture during the operation, reduce fatigue, and improve the quality of the operation.

[0037] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 、attached Figure 2 、attached Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 , the support assembly includes a support block 11. A lower surface of the support block 11 is fixedly connected to an upper surface of the support frame 1. An outer wall of the support block 11 is fixedly connected with a rack 12. A tooth end of the rack 12 is meshed and connected with a spur gear 13. An inside of the spur gear 13 is fixedly connected with a second threaded rod 14. An outer wall of the second threaded rod 14 is rotatably connected inside the connecting frame 10. An outer wall of the second threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected with a connecting block 30. A second sliding groove 16 is formed inside the connecting frame 10. An outer wall of the connecting block 30 is slidably connected to an inner wall of the second sliding groove 16. An outer wall of the connecting block 30 is fixedly connected with a clamping arm 15. An outer wall of the clamping arm 15 is fixedly connected with a limiting block 17. An inside of the limiting block 17 is slidably connected with a slide rail 18. An outer wall of the slide rail 18 is fixedly connected to an outer wall of the connecting frame 10.

[0038] Specifically, while the connecting frame 10 slides, the second threaded rod 14 drives the spur gear 13 to rotate on the rack 12. The support block 11 supports and limits the rack 12, and then the spur gear 13 drives the second threaded rod 14 to rotate. The second threaded rod 14 is a bidirectional threaded rod, and it drives the connecting block 30 to slide in the second chute 16. The second chute 16 supports and limits the connecting block 30. The connecting block 30 drives the limiting block 17 to slide on the slide rail 18 through the clamping arm 15. The slide rail 18 limits the limiting block 17, and the limiting block 17 connects the clamping arm 15. Thus, the clamping arm 15 can clamp and limit the thoracoscope. Clamping and fixing the thoracoscope can ensure the stability of the visual field during the operation and prevent the thoracoscope from affecting the surgical operation due to shaking or moving.

[0039] Please refer to Appendix Figure 1 , Appendix Figure 2 and Appendix Figure 7 , a support platform 19 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support frame 1, and a support seat 20 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the support platform 19.

[0040] Specifically, the support seat 20 supports and limits the support platform 19, and the support platform 19 supports and fixes the support frame 1.

[0041] Please refer to Appendix Figure 7 and Appendix Figure 8 , a limiting groove 29 is formed inside the support seat 20, and the outer wall of the support platform 19 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove 29.

[0042] Specifically, the limiting groove 29 limits the support platform 19, and thus the support platform 19 can slide more stably on the support seat 20.

[0043] Please refer to Appendix Figure 7 and Appendix Figure 8 , a support plate 21 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support seat 20, and a universal wheel 22 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate 21.

[0044] Specifically, the support plate 21 supports and fixes the support seat 20. Supported by the universal wheel 22, the whole can be moved to the required position, facilitating the movement of the whole.

[0045] Please refer to Appendix Figure 7 and Appendix Figure 8 , a worm gear 23 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate 21, and a worm 24 is meshed with the tooth end of the worm gear 23.

[0046] Specifically, the support plate 21 functions to support and fix the worm gear 23. When the worm 24 rotates on the worm gear 23, it can drive the support platform 19 to slide on the support base 20.

[0047] Please refer to the appendix Figure 7 and the appendix Figure 8 , and a handle 25 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the worm 24.

[0048] Specifically, by rotating the handle 25, the worm 24 can be driven to rotate, and the design of the handle 25 makes it more convenient for the worm 24 to rotate.

[0049] Please refer to the appendix Figure 7 and the appendix Figure 8 , and a limiting ring 26 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the worm 24, and the outer wall of the limiting ring 26 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support platform 19.

[0050] Specifically, the limiting ring 26 functions to support and limit the worm 24, and can effectively prevent the worm 24 from shifting when rotating.

[0051] Please refer to the appendix Figure 7 and the appendix Figure 8 , and a slider 27 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support base 20.

[0052] Specifically, the support base 20 functions to support and fix the slider 27.

[0053] Please refer to the appendix Figure 7 and the appendix Figure 8 , and a screw 28 is threadedly connected inside the slider 27, and the outer wall of the screw 28 is threadedly connected inside the support platform 19.

[0054] Specifically, the screw 28 functions to fix the position of the support platform 19 on the support base 20, and can prevent the support platform 19 from self-sliding on the support base 20.

[0055] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery, comprising a support frame (1), characterized in that: An outer wall of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected with a motor (2). An output end of the motor (2) is fixedly provided with a connecting column (3). An outer wall of the connecting column (3) is rotatably connected inside the support frame (1). An outer wall of the connecting column (3) is fixedly connected with a first bevel gear (4). A tooth end of the first bevel gear (4) is meshed and connected with a second bevel gear (5). An outer wall of the second bevel gear (5) is fixedly connected with a first threaded rod (6). An outer wall of the first threaded rod (6) is rotatably connected inside the support frame (1). An outer wall of the first threaded rod (6) is threadedly connected with a connecting plate (7). An outer wall of the connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected with a fixing block (8). A first sliding groove (9) is formed inside the support frame (1). An outer wall of the fixing block (8) is slidably connected with an inner wall of the first sliding groove (9). An outer wall of the fixing block (8) is fixedly connected with a connecting frame (10). An inner wall of the connecting frame (10) is slidably connected with an outer wall of the support frame (1). A support assembly is arranged on an upper surface of the support frame (1). The support assembly is used for assisting in clamping a thoracoscope.

2. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 1, wherein: The support assembly includes a support block (11). A lower surface of the support block (11) is fixedly connected with an upper surface of the support frame (1). An outer wall of the support block (11) is fixedly connected with a rack (12). A tooth end of the rack (12) is meshed and connected with a spur gear (13). An inside of the spur gear (13) is fixedly connected with a second threaded rod (14). An outer wall of the second threaded rod (14) is rotatably connected inside the connecting frame (10). An outer wall of the second threaded rod (14) is threadedly connected with a connecting block (30). A second sliding groove (16) is formed inside the connecting frame (10). An outer wall of the connecting block (30) is slidably connected with an inner wall of the second sliding groove (16). An outer wall of the connecting block (30) is fixedly connected with a clamping arm (15). An outer wall of the clamping arm (15) is fixedly connected with a limiting block (17). An inside of the limiting block (17) is slidably connected with a slide rail (18). An outer wall of the slide rail (18) is fixedly connected with an outer wall of the connecting frame (10).

3. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 1, wherein: A support table (19) is fixedly connected with a lower surface of the support frame (1). An outer wall of the support table (19) is slidably connected with a support seat (20).

4. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 3, wherein: A limiting groove (29) is formed inside the support seat (20). An outer wall of the support table (19) is slidably connected with an inner wall of the limiting groove (29).

5. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 4, characterized in that: An outer wall of the support seat (20) is fixedly connected with a support plate (21). A universal wheel (22) is fixedly connected with a lower surface of the support plate (21).

6. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 5, characterized in that: A worm gear (23) is fixedly connected with an upper surface of the support plate (21). A tooth end of the worm gear (23) is meshed and connected with a worm (24).

7. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handle (25) is fixedly connected with an outer wall of the worm (24).

8. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 7, wherein: A limiting ring (26) is rotatably connected with an outer wall of the worm (24). An outer wall of the limiting ring (26) is fixedly connected with an outer wall of the support table (19).

9. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 8, characterized in that: A slider (27) is fixedly connected with an outer wall of the support seat (20).

10. The positioning device for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 9, wherein: The inner part of the slider (27) is threadedly connected with a screw (28), and the outer wall of the screw (28) is threadedly connected inside the support table (19).