Thoracoscope double-joint S-shaped sponge forceps
By designing rounded corners for smooth transitions and using an arc-shaped clamping plate and clamp head structure, the problem of accidental damage to blood vessels and tissues by sponge forceps was solved, achieving safe and efficient surgical procedures.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323096070.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-11-16
AI Technical Summary
The handles of existing sponge forceps have sharp, needle-like structures at the ends, which can easily puncture blood vessels or tissues when inserted into a wound, causing accidental injury.
A double-jointed S-shaped sponge forceps for thoracoscopic surgery was designed. It features a smooth transition between the gripping plate and the forceps head with rounded corners and an arc-shaped design. The forceps head includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw. The opening and closing of the forceps head is achieved through a transmission structure to avoid accidental injury.
It effectively protects blood vessels and tissues near the wound, improves surgical safety, is simple to operate, and increases the success rate and efficiency of the surgery.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the medical instrument related technical field especially is a double joint S shape sponge forceps under thoracoscope. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the development of modern science and technology, traditional surgical laparotomy such as abdominal surgery and thoracic surgery has successfully shifted to minimally invasive surgery or even no-injury microsurgery. During the operation in the human body, the wound tissue in the human body needs to be clamped and operated, so the sponge forceps are essential surgical instruments in the operation. The principle of using sponge forceps is to clamp blood vessels or wound tissues like a clamp, but it is sterilized. The existing sponge forceps structure is generally: including handle, body and head, the wound tissue of the patient is clamped and operated by the head.
[0003] Chinese patent authorization announcement number: CN116327304A, announcement date 2023-06-27, discloses a laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery hemostat, including handle and handle, the end of the handle and the handle are integrally formed, the handle and the handle are provided with two groups, two groups of handle are connected through pin shaft rotation, two groups of handle are installed with locking structure for hemostasis between the handle, a group of handle is installed with opening and closing structure for controlling the locking structure. The deficiency of the patent is that because the end of the handle is a sharp needle-shaped structure, the doctor can easily pierce the blood vessels and tissues near the wound during the process of inserting the handle into the wound, causing injury.
[0004] In summary, there is a need for a double joint S shape sponge forceps under thoracoscope that can avoid injury to blood vessels and tissues near the wound. Utility model content
[0005] The utility model discloses to overcome the deficiency that the end of the handle is a sharp needle-shaped structure in the prior art, the doctor can easily pierce the blood vessels or tissues near the wound during the process of inserting the handle into the wound, causing injury, and provide a double joint S shape sponge forceps under thoracoscope that can avoid injury to blood vessels or tissues near the wound.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0007] A double-jointed S-shaped sponge forceps for thoracoscopic surgery includes a forceps body, with a handle and a forceps head at each end. The forceps head has two clamping plates, one end of which is integrally formed with the forceps head, and the connection between the two is smoothly transitioned by a rounded corner. The other end of the clamping plate is arc-shaped. The forceps head includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw that match each other. One end of the fixed jaw is fixedly connected to the forceps body, and one end of the movable jaw is hinged to the forceps body. The handle is connected to the movable jaw through the forceps body. The two clamping plates are symmetrical and respectively located at the other ends of the fixed and movable jaws.
[0008] The surgeon can control the opening and closing of the fixed and movable jaws via the handle, and clamp or release tissue using two clamping plates. The smooth, rounded transition at the connection between the clamping plates and the jaws, along with the rounded ends of the clamping plates, allows the jaws to smoothly penetrate the wound to clamp blood vessels. This prevents accidental injury to nearby blood vessels and tissues during insertion, effectively protecting surrounding blood vessels and tissues and improving surgical safety.
[0009] Preferably, the forceps body includes a handle rod and a jaw rod that are fitted together. The handle includes a fixed handle and a movable handle. The fixed handle is fixed to one end of the handle rod, and one end of the movable jaw is mounted on and hinged to the other end of the handle rod. The movable handle is mounted on and hinged to one end of the jaw rod, and one end of the fixed jaw is fixed to the other end of the jaw rod and fits into the movable jaw. A transmission structure is provided between the movable handle and the movable jaw. During surgery, the surgeon holds the fixed handle and the movable handle, and controls the rotation of the movable handle by moving their fingers. Under the transmission structure, the movable jaw rotates synchronously, thus achieving the opening and closing of the forceps head. Operation is simple and control is convenient.
[0010] Preferably, the handle rod has a groove at one end near the fixed handle and facing the jaws. The transmission structure includes a pin fixed in the groove. The end of the movable handle has a pin through hole matching the pin, and the pin is placed in the pin through hole and the two are rotatably connected. One end of the jaws has a groove, and the transmission structure also includes a pin fixed in the groove. The side wall of the movable handle has a pin slide groove matching the pin, and the pin is placed in the pin slide groove and the two are movably connected. The handle rod has a mounting slider, and the jaws have a mounting groove matching the mounting slider. The handle rod is installed and slidably connected to the jaw rod by a sliding block and a sliding groove. The jaw rod has a groove three on the side near the fixed jaw and facing the handle rod. The transmission structure also includes a pin three fixed in the groove three. The end of the movable jaw has a pin through hole two that matches the pin three. The pin three is placed in the pin through hole two and the two are rotatably connected. One end of the handle rod has a groove four. The transmission structure also includes a pin four fixed in the groove four. The side wall of the movable jaw has a pin sliding groove two that matches the pin four. The pin four is placed in the pin sliding groove two and the two are movably connected. When the pliers open, the movable handle is controlled by the fingers to open outwards, causing it to swing outwards relative to the handle rod around pin one. Simultaneously, pin two slides within pin groove one for a limiting position, pushing the jaw rod forward relative to the handle rod. This, in turn, causes the movable jaws to rotate relative to pin three, while pin four slides within pin groove two for a limiting position, thus achieving the opening action of the pliers. When the pliers close, the movable handle is controlled by the fingers to close inwards, causing it to swing inwards relative to the handle rod around pin one. Simultaneously, pin two slides within pin groove one for a limiting position, pushing the jaw rod backwards relative to the handle rod. This, in turn, causes the movable jaws to rotate relative to pin three, while pin four slides within pin groove two for a limiting position, thus achieving the closing action of the pliers. The operation is simple and convenient.
[0011] Preferably, the shape of the handle lever and the shape of the jaw lever are matched. Both the handle lever and the jaw lever are composed of line segment one, line segment two, and line segment three. One end of line segment one is connected to the handle portion, and the two are on the same straight line. The other end of line segment one is connected to one end of line segment two, forming a 160° angle between them. The other end of line segment two is connected to one end of line segment three, forming a 170° angle between them. Line segment one and line segment three are located on opposite sides of line segment two. The shape of the movable jaw and... The fixed and movable jaws are shaped to match each other. Both the movable and fixed jaws are composed of line segments four and five. The other end of line segment three is connected to one end of line segment four, and the two are on the same straight line. The other end of line segment four is connected to one end of line segment five, and the two form a 160° angle. The other end of line segment five is connected to the clamping plate. Line segments two and five are located on the same side of line segment four. The length ratio of line segments one, two, three, four, and five is 3:5:4:2.5:3. Through the proportional and angle design of line segments one, two, three, four, and five, the surgeon can perform the operation with good feel, which is conducive to the smooth progress of the operation and improves the success rate of the operation.
[0012] Preferably, the clamping plate has a notch located between its two ends. During surgery, the surgeon can repeatedly pass a suture needle through the wound tissue at the notch to suture the wound, making wound closure simpler and more convenient.
[0013] Preferably, each of the two clamping plates is provided with a matching bite rack and bite groove, both of which are positioned on opposite sides of the two clamping plates. The shapes of the bite groove and bite rack match the shapes of the clamping plates. By engaging the bite rack and bite groove to clamp the wound tissue, the clamping effect on the wound tissue can be further improved.
[0014] Preferably, the fixed handle and the movable handle are respectively equipped with a clamping plate one and a clamping plate two. The clamping plate one and the clamping plate two are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the fixed handle and the movable handle, and are parallel and staggered. The clamping plate one and the clamping plate two are provided with matching locking teeth. After the doctor clamps the wound tissue, he can control the fixed handle and the movable handle to move closer together to further clamp the blood vessel. By engaging the locking teeth on the clamping plate one and the clamping plate two, the relative fixation between the fixed handle and the movable handle can be achieved, so that the fixed jaw and the movable jaw can always be in a clamping state. At this time, the doctor's hand can release the double-jointed S-shaped sponge forceps under thoracoscopic surgery to perform other surgical operations, thus improving surgical efficiency.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: it can avoid accidental damage to blood vessels and tissues near the wound, effectively protecting surrounding blood vessels and tissues and improving surgical safety; it is simple to operate and easy to control; it increases the success rate of surgery; it facilitates wound suturing; it improves the clamping effect on wound tissue; and it enhances surgical efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a left view of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of one of the clamping plates;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a side view of another clamping plate;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial sectional view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Fixed handle, 2. Handle lever, 3. Movable jaw, 4. Fixed jaw, 5. Jaw lever, 6. Movable handle, 7. Clamping teeth, 8. Clamping plate two, 9. Clamping plate one, 10. Line segment one, 11. Line segment two, 12. Line segment three, 13. Line segment four, 14. Line segment five, 15. Slot one, 16. Pin one, 17. Pin through hole one, 18. Slot two, 19. Pin two, 20. Pin slide groove one, 21. Mounting slider, 22. Mounting slide groove, 23. Slot four, 24. Pin slide groove two, 25. Pin four, 26. Notch, 27. Slot three, 28. Pin three, 29. Pin through hole two, 30. Clamping plate, 31. Engaging rack, 32. Engaging groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2In the embodiments described above, a double-jointed S-shaped sponge forceps for thoracoscopic surgery includes a forceps body, with a handle and a forceps head at each end. The forceps head has two clamping plates 30, one end of which is integrally formed with the forceps head and the connection between the two is smoothly transitioned by a rounded corner. The other end of the clamping plate 30 is arc-shaped. The forceps head includes a fixed jaw 4 and a movable jaw 3 that match each other. One end of the fixed jaw 4 is fixedly connected to the forceps body, and one end of the movable jaw 3 is hinged to the forceps body. The handle is connected to the movable jaw 3 through the forceps body. The two clamping plates 30 are symmetrical to each other and are respectively disposed at the other end of the fixed jaw 4 and the other end of the movable jaw 3.
[0027] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the clamp body includes a handle rod 2 and a jaw rod 5 that are fitted together. The handle part includes a fixed handle 1 and a movable handle 6. The fixed handle 1 is fixed to one end of the handle rod 2. One end of the movable jaw 3 is installed on the other end of the handle rod 2 and is hinged thereto. The movable handle 6 is installed on one end of the jaw rod 5 and is hinged thereto. One end of the fixed jaw 4 is fixed to the other end of the jaw rod 5 and is fitted together with the movable jaw 3. A transmission structure is provided between the movable handle 6 and the movable jaw 3.
[0028] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the handle 2 has a groove 15 near the fixed handle 1 and facing the jaw lever 5. The transmission structure includes a pin 16 fixed in the groove 15. The end of the movable handle 6 has a pin through hole 17 that matches the pin 16. The pin 16 is placed in the pin through hole 17 and the two are rotatably connected. One end of the jaw lever 5 has a groove 18. The transmission structure also includes a pin 19 fixed in the groove 18. The side wall of the movable handle 6 has a pin slide groove 20 that matches the pin 19. The pin 19 is placed in the pin slide groove 20 and the two are movably connected. The handle 2 has a mounting slider 21, and the jaw lever 5 has a mounting groove 22 that matches the mounting slider 21. The handle rod 2 is installed in conjunction with the jaw rod 5 through the cooperation of the mounting slider 21 and the mounting groove 22, and the two are slidably connected. The jaw rod 5 has a groove 3 27 on the side near the fixed jaw 4 and facing the handle rod 2. The transmission structure also includes a pin 3 28 fixed in the groove 3 27. The end of the movable jaw 3 has a pin through hole 29 that matches the pin 3 28. The pin 3 28 is placed in the pin through hole 29 and the two are rotatably connected. One end of the handle rod 2 has a groove 4 23. The transmission structure also includes a pin 4 25 fixed in the groove 4 23. The side wall of the movable jaw 3 has a pin slide groove 24 that matches the pin 4 25. The pin 4 25 is placed in the pin slide groove 24 and the two are movably connected.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the shape of the handle lever 2 matches the shape of the jaw lever 5. Both the handle lever 2 and the jaw lever 5 are composed of line segment 10, line segment 11, and line segment 12. One end of line segment 10 is connected to the handle and the two are on the same straight line. The other end of line segment 10 is connected to one end of line segment 11 at a 160° angle. The other end of line segment 11 is connected to one end of line segment 12 at a 170° angle. Line segments 10 and 12 are located on both sides of line segment 11. The shape of the movable jaw 3 matches the shape of the fixed jaw 4. The shapes match each other. The movable jaw 3 and the fixed jaw 4 are both composed of line segment 4 13 and line segment 5 14. The other end of line segment 3 12 is connected to one end of line segment 4 13 and the two are on the same straight line. The other end of line segment 4 13 is connected to one end of line segment 5 14 and the two are at a 160° angle. The other end of line segment 5 14 is connected to the clamping plate 30. Line segment 2 11 and line segment 5 14 are both located on the same side of line segment 4 13. The length ratio of line segment 1 10, line segment 2 11, line segment 3 12, line segment 4 13 and line segment 5 14 is 3:5:4:2.5:3.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the clamping plate 30 has a notch 26, which is located between the two ends of the clamping plate 30.
[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the two clamping plates 30 are respectively provided with matching meshing racks 31 and meshing grooves 32. The meshing grooves 32 and meshing racks 31 are both placed on opposite sides of the two clamping plates 30. The shape of the meshing grooves 32 and the shape of the meshing racks 31 are matched with the shape of the clamping plates 30.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the fixed handle 1 and the movable handle 6 are respectively provided with a first locking plate 9 and a second locking plate 8. The first locking plate 9 and the second locking plate 8 are symmetrically arranged on the opposite side of the fixed handle 1 and the movable handle 6. The first locking plate 9 and the second locking plate 8 are arranged in parallel and staggered. The first locking plate 9 and the second locking plate 8 are provided with mutually matching locking teeth 7.
[0033] Working principle: The doctor holds the fixed handle 1 and the movable handle 6, and controls the rotation of the movable handle 6 by moving his fingers. When the pliers open, the movable handle 6 is controlled by the fingers to open outward, causing it to swing outward relative to the handle rod 2 around the first pin 16. Simultaneously, the second pin 19 slides relative to the first pin groove 20 for a limiting action, thus pushing the jaw rod 5 forward relative to the handle rod 2. This, in turn, causes the movable jaw 3 to rotate relative to the third pin 28, while the fourth pin 25 slides relative to the second pin groove 24 for a limiting action, thereby achieving the opening action of the pliers. When the pliers close, the movable handle 6 is controlled by the fingers to close inward, causing it to swing inward relative to the handle rod 2 around the first pin 16. Simultaneously, the second pin 19 slides relative to the first pin groove 20 for a limiting action, thus pushing the jaw rod 5 backward relative to the handle rod 2. This, in turn, causes the movable jaw 3 to rotate relative to the third pin 28, while the fourth pin 25 slides relative to the second pin groove 24 for a limiting action, thereby achieving the closing action of the pliers.
[0034] The rounded corners at the connection between the clamping plate 30 and the clamping head, along with the arc-shaped design at the end of the clamping plate 30, allow the clamping head to smoothly penetrate into the wound to clamp blood vessels, thus preventing accidental injury to blood vessels and tissues near the wound during insertion.
Claims
1. A double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp for thoracoscopic surgery, characterized in that, The clamp body includes a handle and a clamp head at both ends. The clamp head has two clamping plates (30). One end of the clamping plate (30) is integrally formed with the clamp head and the connection between the two is smoothly transitioned by a rounded corner. The other end of the clamping plate (30) is arc-shaped. The clamp head includes a fixed jaw (4) and a movable jaw (3) that match each other. One end of the fixed jaw (4) is fixedly connected to the clamp body. One end of the movable jaw (3) is hinged to the clamp body. The handle is connected to the movable jaw (3) through the clamp body. The two clamping plates (30) are symmetrical to each other and are respectively set at the other end of the fixed jaw (4) and the other end of the movable jaw (3).
2. The double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp under thoracoscopic guidance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp body includes a handle rod (2) and a jaw rod (5) that are matched and installed together. The handle part includes a fixed handle (1) and a movable handle (6). The fixed handle (1) is fixed to one end of the handle rod (2). One end of the movable jaw (3) is installed on the other end of the handle rod (2) and is hinged thereto. The movable handle (6) is installed on one end of the jaw rod (5) and is hinged thereto. One end of the fixed jaw (4) is fixed to the other end of the jaw rod (5) and is matched with the movable jaw (3). A transmission structure is provided between the movable handle (6) and the movable jaw (3).
3. The double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp under thoracoscopic guidance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The handle rod (2) has a groove (15) on one end near the fixed handle (1) and facing the jaw rod (5). The transmission structure includes a pin (16) fixed in the groove (15). The end of the movable handle (6) has a pin through hole (17) that matches the pin (16). The pin (16) is placed in the pin through hole (17) and the two are rotatably connected. One end of the jaw rod (5) has a groove (18). The transmission structure also includes a pin (19) fixed in the groove (18). The side wall of the movable handle (6) has a pin slide groove (20) that matches the pin (19). The pin (19) is placed in the pin slide groove (20) and the two are movably connected. The handle rod (2) has a mounting slider (21). The jaw rod (5) has a mounting slide groove (22) that matches the mounting slider (21). The handle rod (2) is matched and installed with the jaw rod (5) through the cooperation of the mounting slider (21) and the mounting groove (22), and the two are slidably connected. The jaw rod (5) has a groove three (27) on one end near the fixed jaw (4) and facing the handle rod (2). The transmission structure also includes a pin three (28) fixed in the groove three (27). The end of the movable jaw (3) is provided with a pin shaft through hole two (29) that matches the pin shaft three (28). The pin shaft three (28) is placed in the pin shaft through hole two (29) and the two are rotatably connected. One end of the handle rod (2) is provided with a groove four (23). The transmission structure also includes a pin shaft four (25) fixed in the groove four (23). The side wall of the movable jaw (3) is provided with a pin shaft sliding groove two (24) that matches the pin shaft four (25). The pin shaft four (25) is placed in the pin shaft sliding groove two (24) and the two are movably connected.
4. The double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp for thoracoscopic surgery according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shape of the handle (2) matches the shape of the jaw (5). Both the handle (2) and the jaw (5) are composed of line segment one (10), line segment two (11), and line segment three (12). One end of line segment one (10) is connected to the handle and the two are on the same straight line. The other end of line segment one (10) is connected to one end of line segment two (11) and the two form an angle of 155°~165°. The other end of line segment two (11) is connected to one end of line segment three (12) and the two form an angle of 165°~175°. Line segment one (10) and line segment three (12) are located on both sides of line segment two (11). The shape of the movable jaw (3) matches the shape of the fixed jaw (4). The movable jaw (3) and the fixed jaw (4) are both composed of line segment four (13) and line segment five (14). The other end of line segment three (12) is connected to one end of line segment four (13) and the two are on the same straight line. The other end of line segment four (13) is connected to one end of line segment five (14) and the two are at an angle of 155°~165°. The other end of line segment five (14) is connected to the clamping plate (30). Line segment two (11) and line segment five (14) are both located on the same side of line segment four (13). The length ratio of line segment one (10), line segment two (11), line segment three (12), line segment four (13), and line segment five (14) is 2~4:4~6:3~5:2~3:2~4.
5. A thoracoscopic double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The clamping plate (30) has a notch (26) located between the two ends of the clamping plate (30).
6. A thoracoscopic double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Two clamping plates (30) are respectively provided with matching biting racks (31) and biting grooves (32). The biting grooves (32) and biting racks (31) are both placed on opposite sides of the two clamping plates (30). The shape of the biting grooves (32) and the shape of the biting racks (31) are matched with the shape of the clamping plates (30).
7. A double-jointed S-shaped sponge clamp for thoracoscopic surgery according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The fixed handle (1) and the movable handle (6) are respectively provided with a first locking plate (9) and a second locking plate (8). The first locking plate (9) and the second locking plate (8) are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the fixed handle (1) and the movable handle (6). The first locking plate (9) and the second locking plate (8) are arranged in parallel and staggered. The first locking plate (9) and the second locking plate (8) are provided with matching locking teeth (7).
Citation Information
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Hemostatic forceps for laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery
CN116327304A