Endoscopic procedure multi-modal support and joint protection assist device
By combining a multi-axis robotic arm with a wrist support assembly, the problems of physician fatigue and wrist strain during endoscopic procedures are solved, providing multimodal support and equipment protection, and improving operational comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF FOSHAN
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
During endoscopic procedures, doctors experience muscle fatigue and impaired blood circulation due to standing throughout the procedure, as well as strain on the wrist and finger joints. There is also a lack of support and storage space for endoscopic equipment, and existing auxiliary devices have limited functionality and are prone to damage.
The system combines a multi-axis robotic arm with a wrist support assembly, using magnetic clamps to stably hold the endoscope, providing multiple degrees of freedom of movement and reducing wrist load. It also features a folding seat and endoscope storage compartment to adapt to different operating habits and needs, reducing joint load and equipment damage.
It effectively reduces wrist strain and muscle fatigue for doctors, protects endoscopic equipment, adapts to different operating habits, reduces the risk of equipment collision, and improves operating comfort and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscopic surgical instruments, and in particular to an endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, during endoscopic procedures, doctors must stand for the entire time without proper support, leading to prolonged physical exertion and potentially causing persistent muscle fatigue and circulatory problems, posing a threat to occupational health. Simultaneously, the doctor's left hand bears the dual responsibility of supporting the endoscope's operating part and adjusting the high-frequency angle knob; due to the lack of wrist support, this easily leads to wrist and finger joint strain and tenosynovitis. Furthermore, the lack of dedicated storage space for endoscopic equipment creates a risk of collision damage. Existing auxiliary devices are mostly single-function designs; for example, while simple supports can alleviate localized load, they suffer from limited support, inadequate equipment protection, and interference with the operating flow. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device for endoscopic operation, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the background art.
[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device includes a mobile chassis, a worktable, a folding seat, a wrist support assembly, and a multi-axis robotic arm. The worktable is mounted on the mobile chassis, and the folding seat is hinged to the worktable. The multi-axis robotic arm and the wrist support assembly are positioned front and rear on the worktable. The hand of the multi-axis robotic arm is equipped with a magnetic clamp for holding the endoscope. The distance between the wrist support assembly and the multi-axis robotic arm is adjustable.
[0006] Preferably, the wrist support assembly includes a support plate, a support pad, a slide, and a guide rail. The upper side of the support plate has a recessed portion, the support pad is disposed on the recessed portion, the slide is disposed at the bottom of the support plate, and the guide rail is disposed along a direction close to or away from the magnetic fixing clip. The slide and the guide rail are slidably engaged.
[0007] Preferably, the folding chair includes a fixed bracket, a rotating frame, and a seat plate. The fixed bracket is located on one side of the workbench, one end of the rotating frame is hinged to the fixed bracket, and the seat plate is located at the other end of the rotating frame.
[0008] Preferably, the folding seat further includes a folding frame and a backrest. The folding frame is fixed to the rear side of the seat plate, and the two sides of the backrest are rotatably connected to the folding frame. A limiting block is provided on the rear side of the folding frame, and the limiting block abuts against the bottom of the backrest.
[0009] Preferably, the folding seat further includes a lifting top rod and a lifting bracket, the lifting bracket being fixed to the bottom of the seat plate, the lifting top rod being fixed to the other end of the rotating frame, and the lifting bracket being connected to the lifting end of the lifting top rod.
[0010] Preferably, an endoscope storage compartment is embedded on one side of the workbench, the interior of the endoscope storage compartment is covered with anti-collision padding, a door is hinged to the front end of the endoscope storage compartment, and an ultraviolet disinfection module is also provided inside the endoscope storage compartment.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the mobile chassis is provided with braked pulleys.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is equipped with a multi-axis robotic arm and a wrist support assembly on the worktable. The multi-axis robotic arm is used to stably hold the operating part of the endoscope with a magnetic clamp, replacing the doctor's left hand in supporting the load of the endoscope. The multi-axis robotic arm can provide multi-degree-of-freedom movement, realizing flexible adjustment of the endoscope. The wrist support assembly is used to provide stable support for the wrist and distribute the wrist pressure when the doctor adjusts the angle knob to the worktable, effectively reducing the incidence of wrist joint strain and tenosynovitis. The multi-axis robotic arm and the wrist support assembly are arranged in front of and behind with adjustable spacing, which can adapt to the operating habits of different doctors and the use of different types of endoscopes, avoiding postural strain caused by overextension or flexion and reducing unnecessary joint load.
[0013] By installing a folding chair on one side of the workbench, doctors can choose to stand or use the folding chair to choose a sitting position for the operation, avoiding muscle fatigue caused by standing for the whole process, which is especially suitable for scenarios with long-term operation. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings further illustrate the present invention, but the content of the drawings does not constitute any limitation on the present invention.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the wrist support assembly and the multi-axis robotic arm according to one embodiment of this utility model.
[0017] The components include: a mobile chassis 3, a workbench 1, a folding seat 2, a wrist rest assembly 4, a multi-axis robotic arm 5, an endoscope device 6, a magnetic clamp 51, a tray 41, a recessed part 411, a supporting cushion 42, a sliding seat 43, a guide rail 44, a fixed bracket 21, a rotating frame 22, a seat plate 23, a folding frame 24, a backrest 25, a limit block 241, a lifting rod 26, a lifting bracket 27, an endoscope storage compartment 11, an anti-collision cushion 111, a compartment door 112, an ultraviolet disinfection module 113, and a pulley with brakes 31. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0019] This embodiment provides a multimodal support and joint protection assistive device for endoscopic procedures, see attached figure. Figure 1 and 2 The system includes a mobile chassis 3, a worktable 1, a folding seat 2, a wrist rest assembly 4, and a multi-axis robotic arm 5. The worktable 1 is mounted on the mobile chassis 3, and the folding seat 2 is hinged to the worktable 1. The multi-axis robotic arm 5 and the wrist rest assembly 4 are positioned on the worktable 1, one in front of the other. The hand of the multi-axis robotic arm 5 is equipped with a magnetic clamp 51, which is used to hold the endoscope. The distance between the wrist rest assembly 4 and the multi-axis robotic arm 5 is adjustable.
[0020] The system includes a multi-axis robotic arm 5 and a wrist support assembly 4. The multi-axis robotic arm 5 is used to stably hold the operating part of the endoscope using a magnetic clamp 51, replacing the doctor's left hand in supporting the endoscope and providing multi-degree-of-freedom movement for flexible adjustment of the endoscope. The wrist support assembly 4 provides stable support for the wrist and distributes the wrist pressure when the doctor adjusts the angle knob to the worktable 1, effectively reducing the incidence of wrist joint strain and tenosynovitis. The multi-axis robotic arm 5 and the wrist support assembly 4 are positioned front to back with adjustable spacing to accommodate different doctors' operating habits and different types of endoscopes, avoiding postural strain caused by overextension or flexion and reducing unnecessary joint load.
[0021] By setting up a folding chair 2, doctors can choose to stand or use the folding chair 2 to choose a sitting position for operation as needed, avoiding muscle fatigue caused by standing for the whole process, which is especially suitable for scenarios with long-term operation.
[0022] Preferably, the wrist support assembly 4 includes a support plate 41, a support pad 42, a slide 43, and a guide rail 44. The upper side of the support plate 41 is provided with a recess 411, the support pad 42 is provided on the recess 411, the slide 43 is provided at the bottom of the support plate 41, and the guide rail 44 is arranged in a direction close to or away from the magnetic fixing clip 51. The slide 43 and the guide rail 44 are slidably engaged.
[0023] By providing a concave portion 411 on the upper side of the support plate 41, the upper surface of the support plate 41 better conforms to the curvature of the human wrist, improving user comfort. Simultaneously, a supportive pad 42 made of medical-grade silicone or memory foam is placed on the concave portion 411 to further distribute wrist pressure, reduce local pressure, and prevent skin indentations or nerve compression caused by prolonged operation. The sliding engagement of the slide 43 and the guide rail 44 allows for adjustment of the distance between the wrist support assembly 4 and the multi-axis robotic arm 5, adapting to the natural extension range of the doctor's hand during operation and preventing muscle fatigue caused by excessive forward or backward wrist extension.
[0024] Preferably, the folding seat 2 includes a fixed bracket 21, a rotating frame 22 and a seat plate 23. The fixed bracket 21 is located on one side of the workbench 1, one end of the rotating frame 22 is hinged to the fixed bracket 21, and the seat plate 23 is located at the other end of the rotating frame 22.
[0025] By setting a fixed bracket 21, the folding chair 2 is integrated with the worktable 1, facilitating movement. By setting a rotating plate that is hinged to the fixed bracket 21, the folding chair 2 can be folded up tightly against the worktable 1 when not in use, reducing space requirements. In use, simply turning the rotating bracket 22 unfolds the seat plate 23, meeting the rapid response needs for emergency standing operations or short rests during surgery. The worktable 1 is also equipped with counterweights to ensure the overall balance of the auxiliary device when an adult sits on the folding chair 2.
[0026] Preferably, the folding seat 2 further includes a folding frame 24 and a backrest 25. The folding frame 24 is fixed to the rear side of the seat plate 23, and the two sides of the backrest 25 are rotatably connected to the folding frame 24. A limiting block 241 is provided on the rear side of the folding frame 24, and the limiting block 241 abuts against the bottom of the backrest 25. By setting the folding frame 24 and rotatably connecting the backrest 25 to the folding frame 24, the backrest 25 and the seat plate 23 can be folded. The backrest 25 and the seat plate 23 can be folded when standing or when not in use, reducing the space occupied. By setting the limiting block 241 on the folding frame 24 that abuts against the bottom of the backrest 25, the swing of the backrest 25 is limited, ensuring that the backrest 25 can provide support.
[0027] Preferably, the folding seat 2 also includes a lifting rod 26 and a lifting bracket 27. The lifting bracket 27 is fixed to the bottom of the seat plate 23, and the lifting rod 26 is fixed to the other end of the rotating frame 22. The lifting bracket 27 is connected to the lifting end of the lifting rod 26. By setting the lifting rod 26 to drive the lifting bracket 27, the height adjustment range of the seat plate 23 is 50-100cm, which can accommodate doctors with a height of 150-190cm and meet the usage needs of most doctors. The lifting rod 26 can be a pneumatic rod or an electric push rod, which realizes the lifting adjustment by driving the linear movement of the lifting bracket 27, and can withstand the load of the human body.
[0028] Preferably, an endoscope storage compartment 11 is embedded in one side of the workbench 1. The interior of the endoscope storage compartment 11 is covered with anti-collision pads 111, and a door 112 is hinged to the front end of the endoscope storage compartment 11. An ultraviolet disinfection module 113 is also installed inside the endoscope storage compartment 11. By setting the endoscope storage compartment 11 inside the workbench 1, it is convenient to store the endoscope equipment 6. The interior of the endoscope storage compartment 11 is covered with anti-collision pads to absorb vibrations and impacts generated during the storage or movement of the endoscope, preventing damage to precision components such as the endoscope lens and optical fiber. The ultraviolet disinfection module 113 inside the endoscope storage compartment 11 enables active disinfection of the endoscope equipment 6 stored within the endoscope storage compartment 11. The door 112 hinged to the front end of the endoscope storage compartment 11 facilitates the removal or placement of the endoscope device. A magnetic closure device can be installed on the door 112, which automatically adheres and seals when closed, ensuring the safe storage of the endoscope.
[0029] Preferably, the bottom of the mobile chassis 3 is equipped with braked casters 31. By providing braked casters 31 at the bottom of the mobile chassis 3, the overall movement of the workbench 1 and the folding seat 2 is facilitated, and multi-directional adjustment in all directions (front, back, left, and right) can be achieved. Furthermore, the casters have a braking function to ensure that the workbench 1 remains stationary during operation, thus avoiding any impact on the doctor's work.
[0030] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device for endoscopic operation, characterized in that, The device includes a mobile chassis, a worktable, a folding seat, a wrist rest assembly, and a multi-axis robotic arm. The worktable is mounted on the mobile chassis, and the folding seat is hinged to the worktable. The multi-axis robotic arm and the wrist rest assembly are positioned on the worktable, one in front of the other. The hand of the multi-axis robotic arm is equipped with a magnetic clamp for holding an endoscope. The distance between the wrist rest assembly and the multi-axis robotic arm is adjustable.
2. The endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wrist support assembly includes a support plate, a support pad, a slide, and a guide rail. The upper side of the support plate has a recessed portion, the support pad is disposed on the recessed portion, the slide is disposed at the bottom of the support plate, and the guide rail is arranged along the direction close to or away from the magnetic fixing clip. The slide and the guide rail are slidably engaged.
3. The endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding chair includes a fixed bracket, a rotating frame, and a seat plate. The fixed bracket is located on one side of the workbench, one end of the rotating frame is hinged to the fixed bracket, and the seat plate is located at the other end of the rotating frame.
4. The endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The folding seat also includes a folding frame and a backrest. The folding frame is fixed to the rear side of the seat plate, and the two sides of the backrest are rotatably connected to the folding frame. A limiting block is provided on the rear side of the folding frame, and the limiting block abuts against the bottom of the backrest.
5. The endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The folding seat also includes a lifting rod and a lifting bracket. The lifting bracket is fixed to the bottom of the seat plate, and the lifting rod is fixed to the other end of the rotating frame. The lifting bracket is connected to the lifting end of the lifting rod.
6. The multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device for endoscopic operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, An endoscope storage compartment is embedded on one side of the workbench. The interior of the endoscope storage compartment is covered with anti-collision padding. A door is hinged to the front of the endoscope storage compartment. An ultraviolet disinfection module is also installed inside the endoscope storage compartment.
7. The endoscopic operation multimodal support and joint protection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mobile chassis is equipped with braked pulleys.