Multiple-degree-of-freedom surgical device and operating method thereof

Abstract

A surgical device and a control method are described. The surgical device is equipped with: a mounting plate on which an end effector having a tool is mounted, and which is placed on a plane parallel to both a first axis, along which the tool extends, and a second axis intersecting the first axis; a first actuator on which the mounting plate is mounted, and which causes a first motion of the mounting plate in the direction of the second axis; a second actuator that rotates the first actuator about a third axis perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis, thereby generating a rotational force that causes a second motion of the mounting plate; and a third actuator that is coupled to the second actuator, transmits the rotational force from the second actuator to the first actuator, and causes a third motion for rotating the mounting plate about a rotation axis in the direction of the second axis.

Description

Multi-degree-of-freedom surgical device and driving method

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a multi-degree-of-freedom surgical device and a driving method thereof used in joint surgery, etc., and more particularly, to a surgical device and a driving method thereof capable of aligning or positioning a surgical end-effector with three or more degrees of freedom.

[0002] Joint damage from various causes can result in pain, deformity, and loss of function. Artificial joint surgery may be an option when nonsurgical methods, including initial surgical treatments like osteotomy, are ineffective.

[0003] Artificial joint surgery, a type of surgical operation, involves inserting an artificial replacement into the joint area. For this purpose, a portable saw driver and drill driver are used as surgical devices with end-effectors such as drills or saws.

[0004] The saw driver is used to partially incise the bone at the joint area, and the drill driver is used to create a tunnel (hole) in the bone or to install a pin. For example, before incising the bone with the saw driver, a tunnel is created with the drill driver for inserting a surgical pin, and the pin is installed therein. In some cases, the drill that contributed to the tunnel formation may remain as a pin.

[0005] During the surgical procedure, rough and damaged parts from the joints, such as the damaged femur, tibia, and patella, are removed using a saw driver, etc., and an artificial replacement, such as a precisely manufactured artificial joint, is inserted and fixed into this surgical area.

[0006] In order to insert the above artificial prosthesis into the surgical site without any problems, the end effector must be accurately positioned and oriented relative to the surgical site canal so that the bone is incised according to the pre-established surgical plan.

[0007] During surgery, support is provided by a so-called surgical navigation system, but the existing low-degree-of-freedom end-effector, for example, with a two-degree-of-freedom level, cannot sufficiently respond to the limited surgical space and the surgeon's limited posture.

[0008] In this respect, the development of a surgical device with a high degree of freedom that allows the surgeon to have a more free posture and allows the end-effector to match the position and direction according to the surgical plan set in advance in the relevant surgical area would be very beneficial.

[0009] The present disclosure presents a surgical device having a high degree of freedom.

[0010] The present disclosure provides a surgical device and a method for driving the same that can align and position an end-effector at a desired surgical position regardless of the posture of the surgeon.

[0011] A surgical device according to one or more embodiments:

[0012] An end-effector having a surgical tool extending in a first direction, the mounting plate being placed on a plane parallel to a first axis in the first direction and a second axis in the second direction crossing the first axis;

[0013] A first actuator for causing a first motion of the mounting plate in the second direction with respect to the first plate, the first plate having a first plate on which the mounting plate is mounted so as to be reciprocally moved in the second direction;

[0014] A second actuator that generates a rotation that causes a second motion of the end-effector mounted on the mounting plate by rotating the first plate around the first axis in the first direction; and

[0015] It includes a third actuator that vertically raises and lowers the first plate in the direction of a third axis that is orthogonal to both the first and second axes, thereby causing a third motion in accordance with the vertical raising and lowering for the end-effector, and that rotates the first plate around a second axis in the second direction, thereby causing a fourth motion in accordance with the rotation for the end-effector.

[0016] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0017] The first actuator may include: a first motor for driving the mounting plate on the first plate; and a first electric part for transmitting power of the first motor to operate the mounting plate by the first motor.

[0018] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0019] The first electric motor may include: a first linear mover that converts rotation of the first motor into linear reciprocating motion; and a translation lever that transmits the linear motion of the first linear mover to the mounting plate relative to the first plate to cause translational motion of the mounting plate.

[0020] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0021] The linear motion from the first linear mover occurs in a direction transverse to the plane of the mounting plate, and the translation lever is hinge-coupled to the mounting plate to convert the linear motion from the first linear mover into the direction of translational motion of the mounting plate.

[0022] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0023] The above second actuator:

[0024] A second plate rotatably hinged to the first plate;

[0025] A second motor mount integrally connected with the second plate;

[0026] A second motor mounted on the second motor mount;

[0027] A second linear mover that changes the rotational force of the second motor into a linear reciprocating motion; and

[0028] The second linear mover may be provided with a rolling lever having both ends connected to the first plate to cause the second motion of the first plate with respect to the second plate.

[0029] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0030] The first, second and third actuators are arranged within a housing that protects them,

[0031] The above third actuator:

[0032] A third plate fixed in position relative to the above housing;

[0033] A third motor and a fourth motor that cause the third motion and the fourth motion of the first plate;

[0034] A third motor mount that is integrally fixed to the third plate and supports the third motor and the fourth motor;

[0035] A third linear mover and a fourth mover connected to the third motor and the fourth motor, respectively, to change the rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion;

[0036] And, it may be provided with a third operating load and a fourth operating load, which are connected to each of the third linear mover and the fourth mover to cooperatively cause the third motion and / or the fourth motion of the first plate.

[0037] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0038] The third operating load may be directly hinged to the first plate, and the fourth operating load may be hinged to the first plate via a link lever.

[0039] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0040] The first, second and third actuators are arranged within a housing that protects them,

[0041] The above third actuator:

[0042] A third plate fixed in position relative to the above housing;

[0043] A third motor and a fourth motor that cause the third motion and the fourth motion of the first plate;

[0044] A third motor mount that is integrally fixed to the third plate and supports the third motor and the fourth motor;

[0045] A third linear mover and a fourth mover connected to the third motor and the fourth motor, respectively, to change the rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion;

[0046] And, it may be provided with a third operating load and a fourth operating load, which are connected to each of the third linear mover and the fourth mover to cooperatively cause the third motion and / or the fourth motion of the first plate.

[0047] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0048] The third operating load may be directly hinged to the first plate, and the fourth operating load may be hinged to the first plate via a link lever.

[0049] In a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0050] The above first motion is a left-right translational motion within a predetermined distance along the above second direction,

[0051] The above second motion is a rolling motion by rotation within a predetermined angular range around the first axis in the first direction,

[0052] The third motion is a vertical translational motion by an ascending and descending angle within a predetermined vertical distance along the third side of the third direction, and

[0053] The fourth motion is a pitching motion by rotation within a predetermined angle around the second axis in the second direction,

[0054] Here, the third motion and the fourth motion occur singly or in combination, regardless of the first motion and the second motion, and thus the end-effector may be configured to operate as one of the first to fourth motions or as a composite motion in which at least two motions are combined.

[0055] In a method for controlling a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0056] A step of mounting an end-effector having a tool extending in a first direction on a mounting plate placed on a plane parallel to a first axis in the first direction and a second axis in the second direction crossing the first axis;

[0057] A step of causing a first actuator having a first plate to cause a first motion of the mounting plate in the second direction on the first plate;

[0058] A step of causing a second motion of an end-effector on a mounting plate mounted on the first plate by rotating the first actuator around the first axis in the first direction;

[0059] A step of the third actuator causing the first plate of the first actuator to ascend and descend along a third axis in a third direction orthogonal to the first and second directions, thereby causing a third motion to be complexly generated for the end-effector whose first motion and second motion are controlled by the first actuator and the second actuator; and

[0060] The third actuator may include a step of causing the first plate of the first actuator to rotate about the second axis in the second direction to cause a fourth motion to be compositely generated for the end-effector, the first motion and the second motion being controlled by the first actuator and the second actuator.

[0061] In a method for controlling a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0062] The first motor provided in the first actuator generates rotational force,

[0063] The first linear mover provided in the first actuator moves linearly back and forth by the rotational force,

[0064] A translation lever provided on the first actuator can be operated in the linear reciprocating motion to cause a reciprocating motion of the mounting plate in the second direction, thereby causing a first motion of the end effector.

[0065] In a method for controlling a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0066] The second motor of the second actuator generates rotational force /

[0067] The second linear mover of the second actuator can control the inclination of the first plate with respect to the second plate of the second actuator while performing a linear reciprocating motion by the rotational force, thereby causing the second motion of the end-effector.

[0068] In a method for controlling a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0069] The first motor and the second motor provided in the third actuator generate rotational force, respectively.

[0070] The first linear mover and the second linear mover provided in the third actuator can move in a linear reciprocating motion by the rotational force respectively, thereby moving the first plate in a third direction with respect to the third plate provided in the third actuator, thereby causing either the third motion or the fourth motion of the end-effector.

[0071] In a method for controlling a surgical device according to one or more embodiments,

[0072] The third motion is caused by the same distance operation of the first linear mover and the second linear mover, and

[0073] The fourth motion can be generated by the operation of the first linear mover and the second linear mover at different distances.

[0074] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an end-effector type surgical device as a surgical device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a driver with the end effector removed from a surgical device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0076] FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a surgical device with the housing removed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0077] FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of an actuator structure of an end-effector and a driver driving the end-effector in a surgical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an actuator structure in a surgical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with the housing and end-effector removed.

[0079] FIG. 6 is a schematic partial perspective view of an actuator structure in a surgical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in another direction;

[0080] FIG. 7 is a schematic partial perspective view of another direction of an actuator structure in a surgical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0081] FIG. 8 is a schematic partial perspective view of an actuator structure in a surgical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as viewed directly from below.

[0082] FIG. 9 illustrates the results of a translational motion or shifting motion of a mounting plate and the resulting posture or position of an end-effector in a surgical device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] FIG. 10 illustrates a third motion of a mounting plate in a surgical device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is an up-and-down motion.

[0084] Figures 11(A) and (B) illustrate the third motion of the end-effector, which is vertical lifting or vertical translation, and

[0085] Figures 12 (A) and (B) show the pitching motion, which is the fourth motion of the end-effector.

[0086] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various different forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described below. It is preferable to interpret that the embodiments of the present invention are provided to more completely explain the present invention to a person having average knowledge in the art. Like reference numerals denote like elements throughout. Furthermore, various elements and areas in the drawings are schematically drawn. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the relative sizes or intervals drawn in the accompanying drawings.

[0087] While terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component could be referred to as a second component, and vice versa, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0088] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the concept of the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the expressions "comprises" or "has" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0089] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, it is to be understood that commonly used terms, such as those defined in dictionaries, should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning within the relevant technical context, and should not be interpreted in an overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0090] In the directions used in the exemplary operational description of the surgical device according to the present disclosure with respect to the directions mentioned in the present specification, the first direction is defined as being parallel to the X-axis of a three-dimensional space having an XYZ three-axis coordinate system, the second direction is defined as being parallel to the Y-axis, and the third direction is defined as being parallel to the Z-axis, and the X-axis may be referred to as the Roll Axis, the Y-axis as the Pitch Axis, and the Z-axis as the Yaw Axis.

[0091] Hereinafter, a surgical device and method according to one or more embodiments are described.

[0092] The surgical device according to the present disclosure basically comprises the following components: a mounting plate on which an end-effector is mounted, and an actuator structure for moving the end-effector on the mounting plate with multiple degrees of freedom, for example, four degrees of freedom.

[0093] The above actuator structure has a first actuator, a second actuator, and a third actuator that are operably connected to each other.

[0094] The end effector is equipped with a mechanical cutting tool, for example, a surgical saw for performing an incision on a surgical site of a patient, for example, a bone. The end effector is positioned in the first direction, which is a reference direction, so that the surgical tool mounted thereon is oriented in the first direction.

[0095] The above-described mounting plate is positioned on a first plane parallel to the XY plane in the basic posture before operation in the aforementioned three-dimensional space. A multi-degree-of-freedom actuator structure (100A) described below is coupled to the lower portion thereof in the Z-axis direction, which is normal to the XY plane, i.e., perpendicular thereto.

[0096] In the surgical device according to the present disclosure, in the movement of the end-effector, the first motion is a left-right translational motion within a predetermined distance along a second direction, the second motion is a rolling motion by rotation within a predetermined angular range around a first axis in the first direction, the third motion is a vertical translational motion by an ascending and descending angle within a predetermined vertical distance along a third side in the third direction, and the fourth motion is a pitching motion by rotation within a predetermined angle around a second axis in the second direction, wherein the third motion and the fourth motion occur independently of the first motion and the second motion, either singly or in combination, and thus the end-effector may be configured to operate in one of the first to fourth motions or in a composite motion in which at least two motions are combined.

[0097] A first actuator, which is an element of the above actuator structure, causes the mounting plate to be mounted thereon and causes the mounting plate to perform a first motion (M1), for example, a left-right translational movement, in the second direction parallel to the Y axis.

[0098] The second actuator, which is another element of the actuator structure, rotates the mounting plate together with the first actuator about the rolling axis (first axis) in the second direction within a predetermined (given) angular range to cause a second motion (M2) of the mounting plate, for example, a rolling motion (M2).

[0099] The third actuator, which is another element of the actuator structure, causes a third motion (M3), for example, an up-and-down translational motion (M3), which raises and lowers the mounting plate a predetermined distance in the Z direction together with the second actuator, and at the same time, causes the mounting plate, together with the second actuator, to rotate the mounting plate around the pitching axis (second axis) within a predetermined angular range together with the second actuator, thereby causing a fourth motion (M4), for example, a pitching motion (M4) of the mounting plate.

[0100] The above actuators have a powertrain system that transmits rotational power from a motor into rotational power or linear power.

[0101] The first actuator may include: a first motor for driving the mounting plate on the first plate; and a first electric part for transmitting power of the first motor to operate the mounting plate by the first motor.

[0102] The first electric motor may include: a first linear mover that converts rotation of the first motor into linear reciprocating motion; and a translation lever that transmits the linear motion of the first linear mover to the mounting plate relative to the first plate to cause translational motion of the mounting plate.

[0103] The linear motion from the first linear mover occurs in a direction transverse to the plane of the mounting plate, and the translation lever is hinge-coupled to the mounting plate to convert the linear motion from the first linear mover into the direction of translational motion of the mounting plate.

[0104] The second actuator may include: a second plate rotatably hinged to the first plate; a second motor mount integrally connected to the second plate; a second motor mounted on the second motor mount; a second linear mover that changes the rotational force of the second motor into a linear reciprocating motion; and a rolling lever having both ends connected to the second linear mover and the first plate to cause the second motion of the first plate with respect to the second plate.

[0105] The first, second, and third actuators are disposed within a housing protecting them, and the third actuator may include: a third plate fixed in position relative to the housing; a third motor and a fourth motor for causing a third motion and a fourth motion of the first plate; a third motor mount that supports the third motor and the fourth motor and is integrally fixed to the third plate; a third linear mover and a fourth mover that are connected to the third motor and the fourth motor, respectively, to change a rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion; and a third operating rod and a fourth operating rod that are connected to the third linear mover and the fourth mover, respectively, to cooperatively cause the third motion and / or the fourth motion of the first plate.

[0106] The third operating load may be directly hinged to the first plate, and the fourth operating load may be hinged to the first plate via a link lever.

[0107] The first, second, and third actuators are disposed within a housing protecting them, and the third actuator may include: a third plate fixed in position relative to the housing; a third motor and a fourth motor for causing a third motion and a fourth motion of the first plate; a third motor mount that supports the third motor and the fourth motor and is integrally fixed to the third plate; a third linear mover and a fourth mover that are connected to the third motor and the fourth motor, respectively, to change a rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion; and a third operating rod and a fourth operating rod that are connected to the third linear mover and the fourth mover, respectively, to cooperatively cause the third motion and / or the fourth motion of the first plate.

[0108] The third operating load may be directly hinged to the first plate, and the fourth operating load may be hinged to the first plate via a link lever.

[0109] This structure can be clearly understood through the description of the relevant parts with attached drawings.

[0110] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an end-effector type surgical device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 1, an end-effector type surgical device (1, hereinafter referred to as the surgical device) has an end-effector (200) and an end-effector driver (100, hereinafter referred to as the driver) on which the end-effector (200) is mounted.

[0112] The above driver (100) has a housing (101) having a grip (102), a mounting plate (112, see FIG. 2) on which the end-effector (200) is mounted and is exposed above the housing (101), and a double-sided protective fence (103) protecting the mounting plate (115).

[0113] The above end-effector (200) has a case (210) that houses a surgical tool (220), such as a saw or a drill, and a driving device for driving the surgical tool (220), such as a driving motor, and on one side of the case (210), in this embodiment, on the lower side of the case (210), a mounting foot (230) that is coupled to the mounting plate (115, see FIG. 2) is provided. The coupling of the mounting foot (230) to the mounting plate (115, see FIG. 2) can be achieved by a coupling structure or a fastening structure that is fixed in separation.

[0114] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the driver (100) from which the end-effector (200) is removed in the surgical device illustrated in FIG. 1, with the housing (101) and grip (102) drawn in dotted lines so that the actuator structure (100A) inside the housing (101) of the driver (100) is visible.

[0115] The housing (101) having a grip (102) formed on one side has a box shape with an open upper portion corresponding to the end-effector (200). An actuator structure (100A) that operates the mounting plate (115) is fixed inside the housing (101).

[0116] The above actuator structure (100A) has a first actuator (110), a second actuator (120), and a third actuator (130) for controlling the posture and position of the mounting plate (115) with multiple degrees of freedom, for example, up to four degrees of freedom.

[0117] The above actuator structure (100A) is firmly fixed to the inner wall of the housing (101) by the third bracket (131) of the third actuator (130).

[0118] The third bracket (131) is a base structure that fixes the actuator structure (100A) inside the housing (101), and the actuator structure (100A) functions as a main frame that supports the entirety. Therefore, the movement of the end-effector is a relative movement with respect to the third bracket (131). As will be described in detail later, the third bracket (131) includes a third plate (131a), a third motor mount (131b), and a support pillar (131c) that integrally connects the third plate (131a) and the third motor mount (131b), which will be described in more detail later in the description of FIG. 4.

[0119] Referring back to FIG. 1 together with FIG. 2, in the surgical device (1) having the exemplary structure as mentioned above, the end-effector (200) is capable of various movements of three degrees of freedom or four degrees of freedom in the three axes (XYZ) directions, i.e., the X-axis in the first direction, the Y-axis in the second direction orthogonal to or transverse to the first direction, and the Z-axis in the third direction orthogonal to or transverse to the first and second directions, when mounted on the driver (100).

[0120] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate a state in which the driver (100) maintains the end-effector (200) in an initial neutral posture. The XY plane in the XYZ coordinate system is parallel to the plane on which the bottom of the driver (100), i.e., the bottom (102b) of the housing (101), is placed, and is also parallel to the plane of the mounting plate (115) on which the mounting foot (230) of the end-effector (200) is mounted. The Z axis orthogonal to this plane is parallel to the direction in which the housing (101) of the driver is aligned upright, and is also parallel to the extension direction of the surgical tool (220) of the end-effector (200).

[0121] The center of operation of the mounting plate (115) in the three spaces by the XYZ three axes is movable so that the position can be tracked within the XYZ three-dimensional space according to the movement of the actuator structure (100A), and therefore, various postures and positions of the surgical tool (220) of the surgical device (1) can be controlled while the driver (100) is fixed in position.

[0122] In this way, the movement operation, i.e., motion, of the end-effector (200) within the XYZ coordinate system is described to make it easier to understand each of the various motions according to the present disclosure or a composite motion in which these motions are combined.

[0123] According to the various operation motions of the actuator structure (100A) as described above, the driver (100) that embeds it is capable of performing various movement operations in a three-axis coordinate system, even when the position is fixed due to a limited surgical space or a posture restriction of the surgeon, and the end-effector (200) on which the surgical tool (220) is mounted.

[0124] The description of the movement of the end-effector (200) may use some or all of the terms used in defining the movement of an aircraft or automobile. The various motions of the end-effector (200) include the motions described above.

[0125] These motions include a first motion (M1) which is a translational movement in the second direction along the Y axis by a first actuator (110), a second motion (M2) which is a rolling motion centered on a rolling axis in the first direction along the X axis by a second actuator (120), a third motion (M3) which is an up-and-down translational movement in the third direction by a third actuator (130) along the Z axis for a predetermined distance, and at the same time, a fourth motion (M4) which is a pitching motion centered on a pitching axis in the second direction, and these motions can be performed in combination of at least one or two or more motions.

[0126] The above translational operation means that the position of the end-effector changes left and right along the Y-axis and up and down along the Z-axis without any change in posture in the longitudinal direction by the second and third motions.

[0127] Movement in the X, Y or Z directions can each be aligned with or parallel to the X, Y or Z axes, or can also mean moving "with a slight tilt" relative to these axes.

[0128] These various forms of motion can be performed in a complex manner according to the present disclosure. These various forms of motion are generated by the driver (100) and will be described in detail later.

[0129] FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the surgical device (1) with the housing (102, see FIGS. 1 and 2) removed, and FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the actuator structure (100A) of the end-effector (200) and the driver (100) that drives it.

[0130] Referring to FIG. 3, the end-effector (200) is coupled to the mounting plate (115) of the driver (100) by the mounting foot (230) at its lower portion, and the mounting plate (115) is coupled to the actuator structure (100A).

[0131] The mounting plate (115) moved by the actuator structure (100A) ultimately causes all movements of the end-effector (200), and all of these movements occur as relative movements with respect to the third bracket (131) or the third plate (131a) or the third motor mount (131b) of the third actuator (130). As described above, the third plate (131a) is fixed in position with respect to the housing (101) of the driver (100) as a part of the third bracket (131) as a main frame that maintains the entire structure of the third actuator (130) together with the third motor mount (131b).

[0132] In the description of the actuator structure (100A) below, FIG. 4 is mainly referenced together with FIG. 3. However, to aid understanding, FIGS. 5 to 8 are partially referenced, but these FIGS. 5 to 8 are described separately.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 4 together with FIG. 3, the actuator structure (100A) that operates the end-effector (200) is a combination of a first actuator (110), a second actuator (120), and a third actuator (130) that are mutually operable.

[0134] Mounting Plate

[0135] The above mounting plate (115) is installed so as to be reciprocally movable a predetermined distance on the first plate (111a) of the first actuator (110) by a linear guide rail device (117) therebelow. In order to reciprocate the mounting plate (115), a third hinge part (115h), for example, a pair of pivot projections (115ha) as illustrated, is provided. A pivot end part (113bb) on one side (upper in the drawing) of a translation lever (113b, see FIGS. 6 and 7) to be described later is fitted into the third hinge part (115h) and is mutually rotatably coupled, so that the mounting plate (115) reciprocates on the first plate (111a) by a combined swinging motion of the rotational motion and linear motion of the translation lever (113b), thereby generating a linear translational motion in the second direction. The operating lever structure (113, see FIGS. 6 and 7) described below includes the translation lever (113b) and the first linear mover (113a).

[0136] <First Actuator>

[0137] The first actuator (110) includes a first bracket (111) that supports the mounting plate (115) so that it can move left and right in a translational or shifting manner within an operation range of a preset working distance by a linear guide rail device (117) including two slide guide rails (117a, 117b), and a first motor (112) that is mounted on the first bracket (111) and provides power for the translational movement of the mounting plate (115). The first bracket (111) includes the first plate (111a) and the first motor mount (111b) in which a plurality of parts are integrally assembled or formed as a single body.

[0138] The rotational shaft (112a) of the first motor (112) mounted on the first motor mount (111b) and causing the left-right shift (translational) movement of the mounting plate (115) is connected to the first linear transfer screw (114) through the first coupler (116), and the first linear transfer screw (114) is screw-connected to the first female screw portion (114a) integrally connected to the first linear mover (113a) that moves the operating lever structure, thereby causing the first linear mover (113a) to reciprocate along the Z-axis within the operating range. Here, the first motor mount (111b) has a shape of approximately "L", and the first motor (112) is mounted at the bottom thereof, and between the portion in the Z direction parallel to the first linear mover (113a) above it, a guide guide rail structure (118) having a guide rail (118a) and a slider (118b) that guide the linear reciprocating motion of the first linear mover (113a) in the extension direction of the first linear transfer screw (114) is installed, which will be more clearly explained in the description of FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0139] <Second Actuator>

[0140] The second actuator (120) above has a second motor (122) that causes a rolling motion (M2) of the mounting plate (115) and a second bracket (121) that supports the same. Specifically, the second actuator (120) has a second female screw portion (124a) that reciprocates along the second linear transfer screw (125) in the Z-axis direction by the rotation of the second motor (122), a second linear mover (124) to which the second female screw portion (124a) is integrally connected, and a rolling lever (126) that is pivotally connected to the second linear mover (124) and the protruding pivot end (111e, see FIG. 8) of the first plate.

[0141] A hinge part (126h) on one side and a hinge part (127h) on the other side are provided at both ends of the above rolling lever (126), and a pivot end part (124b) that is pivotally connected to the hinge part (127h) on the other side of the above rolling lever (126) is formed at one side (top in the drawing) of the above second linear mover (124).

[0142] A pair of pivot ends (126ha) are formed at the end (upper end in the drawing) of the above rolling lever (126), and these are pivotally coupled to a hinge projection (111e, see FIG. 8) provided on the lower surface of the first plate (111a). In addition, a protruding pivot end (121c) is formed on one side of the upper surface of the second plate (121a), and this is pivotally coupled to a first hinge portion (111f) having a pair of hinge projections (111fa) formed on the lower surface of the first plate (111a).

[0143] According to this structure, the second actuator (120) is mutually operatively coupled at two points on the bottom surface of the first plate (111a) through the pivot end (121c) of the second plate (121a) and the pivot end (124b) of the second linear mover (124). Accordingly, when the second actuator (120) operates, the first plate (111a) is moved up and down by the second linear mover (123a) while being hingedly connected to the second plate (121a) by the pivot end (121c), and the first plate (111a) tilts by the rolling lever (126) pivotally connected to the pivot projection (111e) with respect to the first plate (111a), thereby enabling the rolling motion of the mounting plate (115) to be achieved.

[0144] The second bracket (121) has a second motor mount (121b) on which the second motor (122) is mounted, and a second plate (121a). The second motor mount (121b) is integrally connected to the second plate (121a), and according to another embodiment, the second bracket (121) may be formed as a single body with the second plate (121a).

[0145] <Third Actuator>

[0146] The third actuator (130) supports the entire actuator structure (100A) as described above, and is provided with a third bracket (131) for such support, and is provided with two motors, namely a third motor (132a) and a fourth motor (132b), for pitching motion and up-down and down-down motion with respect to the first plate (111a) indirectly through the second plate (121a).

[0147] Here, the third bracket (131) is equipped with a third motor mount (131b) and a third plate (131b) that support the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b) in parallel. Here, the third plate (131b) supports the rotation of the third linear transport screw (134a) and the fourth linear transport screw (134b) described later.

[0148] The third actuator (130) is operably connected to the first plate (111a) of the first bracket (111) by an operating rod structure (135) operated by the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b), respectively.

[0149] Specifically, the above-described operating load structure (135) includes a third operating load (135a) operably connected to a third motor (132a) and a fourth operating load (135b) operably connected to a fourth motor (132b).

[0150] One end (bottom in the drawing) of the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b) is coupled to the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) which linearly reciprocate by the third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b) connected to the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b), respectively, within the operating range of the preset operating distance by the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b). The third coupler (136a) and the fourth coupler (136b) as described above may be coupled to the rotational shafts of the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b), respectively.

[0151] The other ends (upper ends in the drawing) of the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b) are hinge-connected to enable pivoting, i.e., relative rotation, with respect to the second plate (121a). Here, the fourth operating rod (135b) is pivotally connected to one side pivot projection (127ha) and the other side pivot projection (127hb) provided on the second plate (121a) via a link lever (135c).

[0152] Accordingly, the third actuator (130) causes a pitching motion and / or an up-and-down motion regardless of the presence or absence of motion by the first actuator (110) and / or the second actuator (120), i.e., a left-right translational motion by the first actuator (110) and / or a rolling motion by the second actuator (120).

[0153] Accordingly, when there is motion by the first actuator (110) and / or the second actuator (120), a pitching motion and / or an up-and-down motion is provided in addition to the motion by these, and when there is no movement by either the first actuator (110) or the second actuator (120), a pitching motion and / or an up-and-down motion is provided to the mounting plate (115).

[0154] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the actuator structure with the housing and end-effector removed.

[0155] Referring to FIG. 5, as described above, the third actuator (130) has two motors, namely, a third motor (132a) and a fourth motor (132b), and a third bracket (131) supporting them.

[0156] The third bracket (131) has a third motor mount (131b) that supports the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b) in parallel, and a third plate (131b) that is integrally connected to the third motor mount (131b).

[0157] The third coupler (136a) and the fourth coupler (136b) described above are coupled to the rotational axes of the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b), respectively, and the third linear transport screw (134a) and the fourth linear transport screw (134b) are coupled to each of these.

[0158] The third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b) are respectively coupled to the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) which reciprocate within the operating range of the preset operating distance by the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b).

[0159] The third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) are integrally fixed with a third female screw portion (137a) and a fourth female screw portion (137b) that are screw-connected to the third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b), respectively.

[0160] The third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) are connected to the operating rod structure (135). Specifically, the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) are each integrally connected to the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b) of the operating rod structure (135) which are arranged parallel to the third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b), respectively.

[0161] A guide guide rail structure (138) having a guide rail (138a) and a slider (138b) is installed between each of the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) and the opposing supporting columns (131c), so that the linear movement of the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) is stably supported by the third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b).

[0162] The third plate (131b) has through holes (131aa, 131ac) formed therein to support the rotation of the third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b), and bearings that rotatably support the shaft ends of the third linear transfer screw (134a) and the fourth linear transfer screw (134b) can be provided therein, respectively. In addition, the third plate (131b) has through holes (131ab, 131ad) formed therein to allow the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b) to pass therethrough, which are integrally connected to the moving third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b), respectively.

[0163] The above-mentioned operating rod structure (135) includes a third operating rod (135a) operably connected to a third motor (132a) and a fourth operating rod (135b) operably connected to a fourth motor (132b).

[0164] As described above, the other ends (upper ends in the drawing) of the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b) are hinge-connected to the first plate (111a) so as to be able to pivot, i.e., to be able to rotate relative to each other.

[0165] Specifically, the upper portion of the third operating rod (135a) is pivotally hinged to a pivot projection (111e) provided on the first plate (111a). The upper portion of the fourth operating rod (135b) is pivotally connected to a first hinge portion (111f) having a pair of hinge projections (111fa) provided on the first plate (111a) via a link lever (135c). Here, the link lever (135c) allows for a mutual misalignment or offset between the end of the fourth operating rod (135b) and the first hinge portion (111f) due to the tilting operation of the first plate (111a), while transmitting the force by the fourth operating rod (135b) to the first plate (111a) via the first hinge portion (111f).

[0166] According to the pivoting structure of the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b), the second plate is raised and lowered by the simultaneous reciprocating motion of the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b), thereby causing the first actuator (110) and the second actuator (120) to be raised and lowered or translated up and down in the vertical direction (Z direction) without affecting the posture they have.

[0167] And when the third operating rod (135a) and the fourth operating rod (135b) operate differently from each other, for example, when the fourth operating rod (135b) reciprocates a relatively long distance compared to the third operating rod (135a), or when the fourth operating rod (135b) reciprocates while the third operating rod (135a) has stopped moving, the first plate (111a) performs a pitching motion centered on the pivot projection (111e). That is, only one of the pitching motion and the ascending and descending motion of the third actuator (130) can be performed, and also, the two motions can be a combined pitching-elevating composite motion, and on the other hand, after ascending to the target position, it can move to the target pitching angle and maintain that state.

[0168] FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are schematic partial perspective views of the actuator structure (100A) viewed from two different directions from the direction in FIG. 5, showing detailed schematic excerpt structures of the first actuator (110) and the second actuator (120) from different directions.

[0169] Fig. 6 shows the second actuator (120) at a different viewing angle to better see it, and Fig. 7 shows the first actuator (110) at a different viewing angle to better see it.

[0170] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, looking at the whole, a linear guide rail device (117) including two slide guide rails (117a, 117b) is installed on the first plate (111a), and a mounting plate (115) is mounted thereon so as to be reciprocally movable in the plane direction.

[0171] The structure and operation of the first actuator (110) that causes the translational motion (M1), i.e., the translational motion of the mounting plate (115), will be further examined as follows.

[0172] The above mounting plate (115) is configured to be operated by a translation structure (113) including a translation lever (113b) that is directly pivotally connected thereto. The translation structure (113) has a first linear mover (113a) that reciprocates with the first linear transfer screw (114), and a rotary translation lever (113b) whose ends are hinge-connected to the first linear mover (113a) and the mounting plate (115).

[0173] The above mounting plate (115) and the first plate (111a) underneath it are formed with a first missing portion (115r) and a second missing portion (111r) to provide space necessary for the placement and operation of the translation lever (113b).

[0174] The specific structure of the above translational structure (113) is as follows. One pivot end (113bb) of the translational lever (113b) is pivotally connected to a third hinge portion (115h) provided on the mounting plate (115), and the other pivot end (113ba) thereof is also pivotally connected to a second hinge portion (113h) having two hinge projections (113ha) protruding from the end of the first linear mover (113a).

[0175] A pivot end (113ba) on one side and a pivot end (113bb) on the other side are provided at both ends of the translation lever (113b), and the pivot end (113ba) on one side is complementarily fitted and connected to the second hinge portion (113h), and the pivot end (113bb) on the other side is complementarily fitted and connected to the third hinge portion (115h) provided on the mounting plate (115). Therefore, the translation lever (113b) can pivot with respect to the first linear mover (113a) and the mounting plate (115), respectively, by the second hinge portion (113h) of the first linear mover (113a) and the third hinge portion (115h) of the mounting plate (115).

[0176] According to the above structure, the rotation of the first motor (112) transmitted by the first coupler (116) causes a linear movement of the first linear mover (113a), and the translation lever (113b) pivotally connected thereto swings appropriately to cause the mounting plate (115) to move in the Y-axis direction, i.e., left-right translation or shifting operation.

[0177] The installation structure of the second actuator (120) that causes rolling motion (M2) is examined further as follows.

[0178] The second bracket (121) of the second actuator (120) has an "L"-shaped second motor mount (121b) at the lower portion of the second plate (121a). A shaft support (121aa) that rotatably supports an end portion (upper portion in the drawing) of the second transfer screw (125) is fixed to one side (the right side in the drawing) of the second plate (121a). A bearing that rotatably supports the end portion of the second transfer screw (125) may be installed on the shaft support (121aa).

[0179] The second linear transporter (124) that performs linear reciprocating motion by the second transport screw (125) that rotates by the second motor (122) has the pivot end (124b) formed on one side (upper side in the drawing), and the hinge part (127h) of one side (lower side in the drawing) of the rolling lever (126) is rotatably connected thereto.

[0180] According to this structure, the second actuator (120) is mutually operatively coupled at two points on the bottom surface of the first plate (111a) through the pivot end (121c) of the second plate (121a) and the pivot end (124b) of the second linear mover (124).

[0181] Accordingly, when the second actuator (120) operates, the first plate (111a) is moved up and down by the second linear mover (123a) while being hingedly connected to the second plate (121a) by the pivot end (121c), and the first plate (111a) tilts by the rolling lever (126) pivotally connected to the pivot projection (111e) with respect to the first plate (111a), thereby enabling the rolling motion of the mounting plate (115) to be achieved.

[0182] The second bracket (121) has a second motor mount (121b) on which the second motor (122) is mounted, and a second plate (121a). The second motor mount (121b) is integrally connected to the second plate (121a), and according to another embodiment, the second bracket (121) may be formed as a single body with the second plate (121a).

[0183] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the entire installation structure of the second actuator (120) as seen from underneath.

[0184] As shown in Fig. 8, a pivot projection (111e) to which the aforementioned rolling lever (126) is hinged (pin) and a first hinge portion (111f) to which the pivot end (121c) of the second plate (121a) is pin-coupled are formed on the lower surface of the first plate (111a).

[0185] A guide rail structure (128) is installed between the parallel portions of the second linear mover (124) and the "L"-shaped second motor mount (121b). The guide rail structure (128) has a guide rail (128b) installed on the inner wall of the vertical portion of the second motor mount (121b) and a slider (128a) fixed to the inner surface of the vertical portion of the second linear mover (124) while moving along the guide rail (128b).

[0186] The above guide rail structure (128) supports stable relative movement of the second linear mover (124) with respect to the second motor mount (121b).

[0187] According to this structure, the second actuator (120) is mutually operatively coupled at two points on the bottom surface of the first plate (111a) through the pivot end (121c) of the second plate (121a) and the pivot end (124b) of the second linear mover (124). Accordingly, when the second actuator (120) operates, the first plate (111a) is moved up and down by the second linear mover (123a) while being hingedly connected to the second plate (121a) by the pivot end (121c), and the first plate (111a) tilts by the rolling lever (126) pivotally connected to the pivot projection (111e) with respect to the first plate (111a), thereby enabling the rolling motion of the mounting plate (115) to be achieved.

[0188] Below, various operations by multiple degrees of freedom of the surgical driver (100) according to the present disclosure are described.

[0189] The actuator structure (100A) of the surgical driver (100) according to the present disclosure comprises three actuators, each of which operates independently, and by operating these actuators simultaneously, a wide variety of complex end-effector movements can be generated. The following description of the operations is given with reference to the drawings.

[0190] Operation of the first actuator

[0191] Figures 9 (A), (B), and (C) show the results of the first motion (M1) of the mounting plate (115) by the first actuator (110), which is a translational movement or shifting operation, and the resulting posture or position of the end-effector (200), respectively.

[0192] In FIG. 9, (A) illustrates a state in which the first actuator (110) remains in a neutral position (initial position), (B) illustrates a state in which the first motor (112) of the first actuator (110) operates and the first linear mover (113a) moves upward from the initial intermediate position (intermediate position of the operating area), and (C) illustrates a state in which the first actuator (110) moves downward below the intermediate position.

[0193] Accordingly, in Fig. 8, in the state of (A), the end-effector (200) remains in the neutral position corresponding to the neutral position (initial posture) of the first actuator (110), in the state of (B), due to the rising up of the first linear mover (113a), the operating lever-type translation lever (113b) is operated to push the mounting plate (115) and shift the end-effector (200) thereon to the left, and in the state of (C), the first actuator (110) falls down below the middle position, so that the mounting plate (115) is pulled and shifts the end-effector (200) thereon to the right.

[0194]

[0195] Operation of the second actuator

[0196] Figures 10 (A), (B), and (C) show the second motion (M2) of the first plate (111a) by the second actuator (120), i.e., the rolling operation result, and the posture of the end-effector (200) according to the result, respectively.

[0197] In FIG. 10, (A) shows a state in which the second actuator (120) stays in the neutral position (initial posture), (B) shows a state in which the second motor (122) of the second actuator (120) operates to cause the second linear mover (124) to rise, thereby causing the first plate (111a) to tilt at a predetermined angle in one direction (counterclockwise in the drawing) in a rolling (Roll to Left) state, and (C) shows a state in which the second motor (122) of the second actuator (120) operates to cause the second linear mover (124) to fall down below the reference position, thereby causing the first plate (111a) to tilt at a predetermined angle in one direction (clockwise in the drawing) in a rolling (Roll to Left) state.

[0198] Accordingly, in Fig. 10, in the state of (A), the end-effector (200) remains in the neutral position facing forward in the drawing corresponding to the neutral position (initial posture) of the second actuator (120), in the state of (B), the end-effector (200) rolls to the left by a predetermined angle, and in the state of (C), the end-effector (200) rolls to the right by a predetermined angle.

[0199]

[0200] Operation of the third actuator

[0201] The third actuator (130) performs the third motion (M3), which is a vertical translational motion, and the fourth motion (M4), which is a pitching motion, either alone or in combination.

[0202] Figures 11 (A) and (B) illustrate the third motion (M3) of the end-effector (200), which is a vertical up-and-down movement or vertical translation, and Figures 12 (A) and (B) illustrate the fourth motion (M4) of the end-effector (200), which is a pitching motion.

[0203] As illustrated in (A) of Fig. 11, the end-effector (200) also maintains the initial state or posture by the third actuator (130) in the initial state or posture. In this state, when the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) of the third actuator (130) operate simultaneously and simultaneously rise the same distance, the end-effector rises vertically from the initial state or rises and then falls, as illustrated in (B).

[0204] This third motion (M3) of vertical translation is achieved by the synchronized equidistant movement of the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133a) moving the same distance simultaneously.

[0205] Meanwhile, in the state of (A) of Fig. 11, when the third linear mover (133a) and the fourth linear mover (133b) of the third actuator (130) move at different distances or in different shapes, a pitching up or pitching down operation occurs in a posture as illustrated in (A) or (B) of Fig. 12.

[0206] That is, in Fig. 11, (A) shows a state in which the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b) operate differentially, so that the third linear mover (133a) rises to a relatively greater height than the fourth linear mover (133b), and thus the end-effector (200) is lifted from the front, and (B) shows the opposite, in which the third motor (132a) and the fourth motor (132b) operate differentially, so that the fourth linear mover (133b) rises to a relatively greater height than the third linear mover (133a), and thus the end-effector (200) is lifted from the back.

[0207] As described above for the various operations, the operation by the first actuator (110) occurs directly with respect to the mounting plate (115) placed on the first plate (111a), the operation by the second actuator (120) occurs with respect to the first plate (111a) of the first actuator (110), and the operation by the third actuator (130) occurs with respect to the second plate (121a).

[0208] Here, the third actuator (130) causes vertical lifting and pitching movements for the first plate (111a), and the third actuator (130) independently operates the first plate (111a) regardless of the first actuator (110) and the second actuator (120).

[0209] Accordingly, since the operation of the third actuator (130) is simultaneously displayed on the first plate (111a) separately from the operation of the first plate (111a) by the second actuator (120), the first plate (111a) exhibits a composite operation of the operations of the second actuator (120) and the third actuator (130), i.e., a rolling operation by the second actuator (120) and a vertical raising / lowering and pitching operation by the third actuator (130).

[0210] This complex operation is directly reflected in the mounting plate (115) placed on the first plate (111a). At this time, the mounting plate (115) performs a complex movement by the first plate (111a), while also performing a separate translational or shifting operation on the first plate (111a) by the first actuator (110).

[0211] Accordingly, the mounting plate (115) causes a complex operation of four degrees of freedom, including all of the above operations, a shifting operation by the first actuator (110), a rolling operation by the second actuator (120), and a vertical lifting and pitching operation by the third actuator (130).

[0212] As a result, the surgical tool (220) mounted on the mounting plate (115) in which the four degrees of freedom movement appears in a complex manner can eliminate the four degrees of freedom complex movement.

[0213] A surgical device capable of controlling the operation of these four degrees of freedom tools can be applied to a computer-based surgical system according to a surgical plan, and thus all of the actuators described above can be controlled by the surgical system, allowing the surgeon to perform the surgery more freely from physical limitations and limitations of the surgical space according to the surgical plan.

[0214] That is, according to the surgical device according to the present invention, a surgical operation with a high degree of freedom is possible, in which the surgeon can assume a more free posture and the end-effector can be positioned and oriented according to a surgical plan set in advance in the relevant surgical area.

[0215] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Therefore, modifications to future embodiments of the present invention will not depart from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting plate having an end-effector having a surgical tool extending in a first direction, the mounting plate being placed on a plane parallel to a first axis in the first direction and a second axis in the second direction crossing the first axis; A first actuator for causing a first motion of the mounting plate in the second direction with respect to the first plate, the first plate having a first plate on which the mounting plate is mounted so as to be reciprocally moved in the second direction; A second actuator that generates a rotation that causes a second motion of the end-effector mounted on the mounting plate by rotating the first plate around the first axis in the first direction; and A surgical device comprising a third actuator that vertically raises and lowers the first plate in the direction of a third axis orthogonal to both the first and second axes to cause a third motion corresponding to the vertical raising and lowering with respect to the end-effector, and rotates the first plate around a second axis in the second direction to cause a fourth motion corresponding to the rotation with respect to the end-effector.

2. In paragraph 1, A surgical device comprising: a first actuator; a first motor for driving the mounting plate on the first plate; and an electric part for transmitting power of the first motor to operate the mounting plate by the first motor.

3. In paragraph 2, A surgical device comprising: a first linear mover that converts the rotation of the first motor into a linear reciprocating motion; and a translation lever that transmits the linear motion of the first linear mover to the mounting plate relative to the first plate to cause a translational motion of the mounting plate.

4. In paragraph 3, A surgical device, wherein the linear motion from the first linear mover occurs in a direction transverse to the plane of the mounting plate, and the translation lever is hingedly connected to the mounting plate to convert the linear motion from the first linear mover into the direction of translational motion of the mounting plate.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above second actuator: A second plate rotatably hinged to the first plate; A second motor mount integrally connected with the second plate; A second motor mounted on the second motor mount; A second linear mover that changes the rotational force of the second motor into a linear reciprocating motion; and A surgical device comprising a rolling lever, the ends of which are connected to the second linear mover and the first plate, and which causes the second motion of the first plate with respect to the second plate. With respect to the translation lever 6. In paragraph 5, The first, second and third actuators are arranged within a housing that protects them, The above third actuator: A third plate fixed in position relative to the above housing; A third motor and a fourth motor that cause the third motion and the fourth motion of the first plate; A third motor mount that is integrally fixed to the third plate and supports the third motor and the fourth motor; A third linear mover and a fourth mover connected to the third motor and the fourth motor, respectively, to change the rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion; And, a surgical device having a third operating rod and a fourth operating rod connected to each of the third linear mover and the fourth mover to cooperatively cause the third motion and / or the fourth motion of the first plate.

7. In paragraph 6, A surgical device wherein the third operating rod is directly hinged to the first plate, and the fourth operating rod is hinged to the first plate via a link lever.

8. In paragraphs 1 to 3, The first, second and third actuators are arranged within a housing that protects them, The above third actuator: A third plate fixed in position relative to the above housing; A third motor and a fourth motor that cause the third motion and the fourth motion of the first plate; A third motor mount that is integrally fixed to the third plate and supports the third motor and the fourth motor; A third linear mover and a fourth mover connected to the third motor and the fourth motor, respectively, to change the rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion; And, a surgical device having a third operating rod and a fourth operating rod connected to each of the third linear mover and the fourth mover to cooperatively cause the third motion and / or the fourth motion of the first plate.

9. In paragraph 8, A surgical device wherein the third operating rod is directly hinged to the first plate, and the fourth operating rod is hinged to the first plate via a link lever.

10. In paragraph 1, The above first motion is a left-right translational motion within a predetermined distance along the above second direction, The above second motion is a rolling motion by rotation within a predetermined angular range around the first axis in the first direction, The third motion is a vertical translational motion by an ascending and descending angle within a predetermined vertical distance along the third side of the third direction, and The fourth motion is a pitching motion by rotation within a predetermined angle around the second axis in the second direction, A surgical device wherein the third motion and the fourth motion occur singly or in combination, independently of the first motion and the second motion, and thus the end-effector is configured to operate as one of the first to fourth motions or as a composite motion comprising at least two of the motions.

11. A step of mounting an end-effector having a tool extending in a first direction on a mounting plate placed on a plane parallel to both a first axis in the first direction and a second axis in the second direction crossing the first axis; A step of causing a first actuator having a first plate to cause a first motion of the mounting plate in the second direction on the first plate; A step of causing a second motion of an end-effector on a mounting plate mounted on the first plate by rotating the first actuator around the first axis in the first direction; A step of the third actuator causing the first plate of the first actuator to ascend and descend along a third axis in a third direction orthogonal to the first and second directions, thereby causing a third motion to be complexly generated for the end-effector whose first motion and second motion are controlled by the first actuator and the second actuator; and A method for controlling a surgical device, comprising: a step of causing a third actuator to rotate a first plate of the first actuator about a second axis in the second direction to compositely cause a fourth motion for the end-effector, the first motion and the second motion of which are controlled by the first actuator and the second actuator.

12. In paragraph 11, The first motor provided in the first actuator generates rotational force, The first linear mover provided in the first actuator moves linearly back and forth by the rotational force, A method for controlling a surgical device, wherein a translation lever provided on a first actuator operates in the linear reciprocating motion to cause a reciprocating motion of the mounting plate in a second direction, thereby causing a first motion of the end effector.

13. In paragraph 11 or 12, The second motor of the second actuator generates rotational force / A method for controlling a surgical device, wherein a second linear mover of the second actuator performs a linear reciprocating motion by the rotational force, thereby controlling an inclination of the first plate with respect to the second plate of the second actuator, thereby causing a second motion of the end-effector.

14. In paragraph 13, The first motor and the second motor provided in the third actuator generate rotational force respectively, A method for controlling a surgical device, wherein the first linear mover and the second linear mover provided in the third actuator perform linear reciprocating motion by the rotational force respectively, thereby moving the first plate up and down in a third direction with respect to the third plate provided in the third actuator, thereby causing one of the third motion and the fourth motion of the end-effector.

15. In paragraph 11 or 12, The first motor and the second motor provided in the third actuator generate rotational force respectively, A method for controlling a surgical device, wherein the first linear mover and the second linear mover provided in the third actuator perform linear reciprocating motion by the rotational force respectively, thereby moving the first plate up and down in a third direction with respect to the third plate provided in the third actuator, thereby causing one of the third motion and the fourth motion of the end-effector.

16. In paragraph 15, The third motion is caused by the same distance operation of the first linear mover and the second linear mover, and A method for controlling a surgical device, wherein the fourth motion is caused by the operation of different distances of the first linear mover and the second linear mover.

17. In paragraph 14, The third motion is caused by the same distance operation of the first linear mover and the second linear mover, and A method for controlling a surgical device, wherein the fourth motion is caused by the operation of different distances of the first linear mover and the second linear mover.

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