Y-connector mounter connected to surgical tool control device and surgical tool control system comprising same

Abstract

A Y-connector mounter to be connected to a surgical tool control device, according to an embodiment, may comprise: a base body; a Y-connector accommodation assembly which is located above the base body and accommodates a Y-connector; and a valve opening assembly which is formed to open the valve of the Y-connector while the Y-connector is accommodated in the Y-connector accommodation assembly.

Description

A Y connector mounter connected to a treatment tool control device and a treatment tool control system including the same

[0001] The following embodiments relate to a Y connector mounter connected to a surgical tool control device and a surgical tool control system including the same.

[0002] Conventional Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures expose practitioners to the risk of continuous radiation exposure. Training skilled surgeons to a level capable of performing the procedure reliably requires significant time and resources. Furthermore, the disparity in the quality of procedures across practitioners, regions, and hospitals hinders the universal provision of high-quality medical services. To address these shortcomings, interventional assist robots are being introduced. For example, interventional assist robots can be configured to advance, retract, or rotate surgical tools based on user input.

[0003] The background technology described above is something that the inventor possessed or acquired in the process of deriving the disclosure of the present application, and cannot necessarily be said to be a publicly known technology disclosed to the general public prior to the present application.

[0004] An object of one embodiment is to provide a Y connector mounter capable of opening a valve of a Y connector while the Y connector is accommodated, and a surgical tool control system including the same.

[0005] An object of one embodiment is to provide a Y-connector mounter capable of accommodating various types of Y-connectors by replacing a Y-connector holder, and a surgical tool control system including the same.

[0006] An object of one embodiment is to provide a Y connector mounter capable of easily holding a Y connector and inserting a surgical tool into the Y connector, and a surgical tool control system including the same.

[0007] In one embodiment, a Y connector mounter for connection to a surgical tool control device may include: a base body; a Y connector receiving assembly positioned on an upper side of the base body for receiving a Y connector; and a valve opening assembly connected to the base body for opening a valve of the Y connector while the Y connector is received in the Y connector receiving assembly.

[0008] In one embodiment, the valve opening assembly comprises a lever structure connected to the base body so as to be rotatable about a first axis within a specified angular range; and a push structure connected to the lever structure and movably connected with respect to the base body, wherein when the lever structure is rotated in the first direction, the push structure can be configured to pressurize one end of the Y connector to open a valve of the Y connector.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lever structure may include a lever body rotatable about the first axis; a handle positioned on one side of the lever body; and a connecting hole formed through the lever body, and the push structure may include a push body for pressing one end of the Y connector; and a connecting portion protruding from one side of the push body to be inserted into the connecting hole of the lever structure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting hole may be formed larger than the connecting portion so that the connecting portion can slide along the length direction of the lever body within the connecting hole.

[0011] In one embodiment, the distance between the handle and the first axis may be greater than the distance between the connecting hole and the first axis.

[0012] In one embodiment, the push structure may further include a pair of link bars rotatably connecting the push body to the base body about each second axis.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second axis may be perpendicular to the first axis.

[0014] In one embodiment, the valve opening assembly may further include an elastic member that generates an elastic force that urges the lever structure in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0015] In one embodiment, the Y connector receiving assembly may include a lower part connected to an upper side of the base body; an upper part connected to an upper side of the lower part so as to be rotatable relative to the lower part; and a clamp for maintaining a connection between the lower part and the upper part.

[0016] In one embodiment, the Y connector receiving assembly further includes a Y connector holder connected to the lower part and having a recess formed therein to mate with the Y connector; and a crimping portion connected to the upper part and including an elastically deformable material, wherein the Y connector can be received between the recessed portion and the crimping portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the Y connector holder may be removably connected to the lower part.

[0018] In one embodiment, the Y connector receiving assembly further includes a link structure connecting the lower part to the base body and operable between a folded state and an unfolded state, wherein when the link structure is in the folded state, the lower part is attached to the base body, and when the link structure is in the unfolded state, the lower part is spaced upwardly with respect to the base body and can be inclined downwardly in a forward direction.

[0019] In one embodiment, the link structure may include a first link shaft connected to the lower side of the lower part; a second link shaft; a third link shaft connected to the upper side of the base body; a first link plate connecting the first link shaft and the second link shaft; and a second link plate connecting the second link shaft and the third link shaft.

[0020] In one embodiment, when the link structure is in a folded state, the first link axis and the third link axis are parallel to each other, and the second link axis can be inclined in a direction toward the front with respect to each of the first link axis and the third link axis so as to become closer to each other.

[0021] In one embodiment, when the link structure is in a folded state, the lower part and the base body can be attached to each other by magnetic force.

[0022] In one embodiment, a surgical tool control system may include a surgical tool control device configured to control the operation of a surgical tool; and a Y connector mounter connected to the surgical tool control device and configured to hold a Y connector, wherein the Y connector mounter may include a base body; a Y connector receiving assembly positioned on an upper side of the base body and configured to receive the Y connector; and a valve opening assembly connected to the base body and configured to open a valve of the Y connector while the Y connector is received in the Y connector receiving assembly.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the Y connector mounter and the surgical tool control system including the same, the valve of the Y connector can be opened while the Y connector is accommodated.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the Y connector mounter and the surgical tool control system including the same, various types of Y connectors can be accommodated by replacing the Y connector holder.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the invention, a Y connector mounter and a surgical tool control system including the same enable a Y connector to be easily held and a surgical tool to be inserted into the Y connector.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical tool control system according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a Y connector mounter, roller assembly, and drape plate according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 3a is a plan view of a Y connector mounter according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 3b is a rear view of a Y connector mounter according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 4a is a perspective view of a valve opening assembly according to one embodiment.

[0031] Figure 4b is a perspective view of a lever structure according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 4c is a perspective view of a push structure according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate the operation of a valve opening assembly according to one embodiment to open a valve of a Y connector.

[0034] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a Y connector receiving assembly according to one embodiment.

[0035] Figure 7a is a plan view of a lower part according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 7b is a side view of a lower part and link assembly according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 7c is a rear view of the lower part and link assembly according to one embodiment.

[0038] Figure 8a illustrates a folding state of a link structure according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 8b illustrates an unfolded state of a link structure according to one embodiment.

[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the embodiments may be modified in various ways, and the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by these embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives to the embodiments are included within the scope of the patent application.

[0041] The terms used in the examples are for the purpose of description only and should not be construed as limiting. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises" or "has" and the like are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood to not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments pertain. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0043] In addition, when describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. When describing embodiments, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiment, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0044] Additionally, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used to describe components of the embodiments. These terms are only intended to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, or sequence of the components are not limited by the terms. When a component is described as being "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component may also be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" between each component.

[0045] Components included in one embodiment and components with common functions will be described using the same names in other embodiments. Unless otherwise stated, the descriptions given in one embodiment may also apply to other embodiments, and detailed descriptions will be omitted to the extent of overlap.

[0046]

[0047] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical tool control system according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a Y connector mounter, a roller assembly, and a drape plate according to one embodiment.

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the surgical tool control system (10) may include a Y connector mounter (100) and a surgical tool control device (200). The surgical tool control system (10) may be configured to control various surgical tools (not shown). For example, the surgical tool control system (10) may be a robotic system for vascular intervention.

[0049] The surgical tool control device (200) can control a surgical tool (not shown). The surgical tool may be a longitudinal surgical tool. For example, the surgical tool may include various surgical tools such as a guide catheter, a balloon catheter, or a micro catheter. For example, the surgical tool control device (200) can move the surgical tool forward and backward in the longitudinal direction or rotate the surgical tool with respect to the longitudinal direction. For example, the surgical tool control device (200) may include a roller assembly (110) for controlling the surgical tool. For example, the surgical tool may be clamped between at least one pair of roller modules of the roller assembly (110), and may be moved forward and backward in the longitudinal direction by the rotation of the roller modules, and may be rotated with respect to the longitudinal direction by the relative sliding of the roller modules. A drape plate (120) may be positioned between the surgical tool control device (200) and the roller assembly (110). The drape plate (120) may be a part for mounting a disposable sterile drape.

[0050]

[0051] FIG. 3a is a plan view of a Y connector mounter according to one embodiment. FIG. 3b is a rear view of the Y connector mounter according to one embodiment.

[0052] In describing the Y connector mounter (100) below, the upper side may be understood to mean the +Z direction side, the lower side may be understood to mean the -Z direction side, the proximal side may be understood to mean the -X direction side, and the distal side may be understood to mean the +X direction side. In addition, the front may be understood to mean the distal direction.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3B, the Y connector mounter (100) may be connected to the upper side (e.g., the +Z direction side) of the surgical tool control device (200). For example, the drape plate (120), the roller assembly (110), and the Y connector mounter (100) may be sequentially connected to the upper side (e.g., the +Z direction side) of the surgical tool control device (200). In one embodiment, the drape plate (120), the roller assembly (110), and / or the Y connector mounter (100) may be sealed and packaged after sterilization and provided as disposable products. The drape plate (120), the roller assembly (110), and / or the Y connector mounter (100) may be opened on-site for each procedure, connected to the surgical tool control device (200), and then removed from the surgical tool control device (200) and discarded when the procedure is finished.

[0054] A Y connector mounter (100) according to one embodiment may include a base body (1000), a Y connector receiving assembly (3000) positioned on an upper side (e.g., +Z direction side) of the base body (1000), and a valve opening assembly (2000) connected to the base body (1000).

[0055] In one embodiment, the base body (1000) may be formed in a housing shape with an open lower side (e.g., a -Z direction side). Accordingly, the Y connector mounter (100) may be connected to the roller assembly (110) so that the open lower side (e.g., a -Z direction side) of the base body (1000) covers the upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) of the roller assembly (110). A channel (1100) may be formed at a position corresponding to the roller assembly (110) on the upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) of the base body (1000). The channel (1100) may be open at the upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) to accommodate a surgical tool, and may have open sides so that the surgical tool accommodated in the channel (1100) can come into contact with the roller assembly (110). The surgical tool can be moved forward and backward or rotated by the relative rotation or sliding of the roller module by contacting the roller module of the roller assembly (110) through the open side of the channel (1100). The base body (1000) may further include a cover (not shown) positioned on the upper side (e.g., +Z direction side) of the channel (1100) to prevent the surgical tool from being removed from the channel (1100). However, this is exemplary, and the channel (1100) may also be formed as a separate component from the Y connector mounter (100).

[0056] In one embodiment, an opening (1200) may be formed in the base body (1000) along the Z-axis direction, penetrating the base body (1000). At least a portion of a lever structure (2100) of a valve opening assembly (2000) described below may be exposed to the outside through the opening (1200).

[0057] In one embodiment, the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) can be configured to receive and / or hold a Y connector. For example, a Y connector holder (3500) of the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) can receive a Y connector (see FIG. 5A). The Y connector can be configured to collect at least one surgical tool and guide the path of the at least one surgical tool. The Y connector can be connected to the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) for each procedure. For example, during a procedure, the Y connector can be held by the Y connector receiving assembly (3000), and when the procedure is completed, the Y connector can be removed from the Y connector receiving assembly (3000). In one embodiment, the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) can be connected to the upper side (e.g., +Z direction side) of the base body (1000) so that a surgical tool received in the channel (1100) can pass through the Y connector, and can be positioned distally (e.g., +X direction side) from the channel (1100). In one embodiment, distal and proximal portions of the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) can be opened so that a surgical tool passing through the Y connector received in the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) can be inserted into a patient's body (see FIG. 8a). That is, the surgical tool can pass through the proximal end (e.g., -X direction end) of the Y connector received in the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) and then exit through the distal end (e.g., +X direction end) of the Y connector.

[0058] In one embodiment, the valve opening assembly (2000) can be configured to open a valve of the Y connector while the Y connector is accommodated in the Y connector receiving assembly (3000). The valve opening assembly (2000) can be positioned between the channel (1100) of the base body (1000) and the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) to open the valve of the Y connector. For example, the valve opening assembly (2000) can be positioned distal (e.g., toward the +X direction) relative to the channel (1100) of the base body (1000), and the valve opening assembly (2000) can be positioned proximal (e.g., toward the -X direction) relative to the Y connector receiving assembly (3000). The valve opening assembly (2000) can be connected to the lower side (e.g., -Z direction side) of the base body (1000), and the lever structure (2100) of the valve opening assembly (2000) can be exposed to the upper side (e.g., +Z direction side) through the opening (1200).

[0059]

[0060] Figure 4a is a perspective view of a valve opening assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 4b is a perspective view of a lever structure according to one embodiment. Figure 4c is a perspective view of a push structure according to one embodiment. Figures 5a and 5b illustrate the operation of a valve opening assembly according to one embodiment to open a valve of a Y connector.

[0061] A valve opening assembly (2000) according to one embodiment may include a lever structure (2100), a push structure (2200), and an elastic member (2300).

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 4A to 5B, a lever structure (2100) according to one embodiment may be rotatably connected to a base body (e.g., 1000 of FIG. 3A). The lever structure (2100) may be rotatably connected to the base body (1000) about a first axis (A). For example, the lever structure (2100) may be rotatably connected to the base body (1000) via a bolt and / or a shaft. The lever structure (2100) may be rotatable within a specified angular range. For example, the lever structure (2100) may be rotatable within an angular range limited by an opening (1200) (see FIG. 3A).

[0063] In one embodiment, the lever structure (2100) may include a lever body (2110) extending in the longitudinal direction. The lever body (2110) may be rotatable about a first axis (A). For example, the lever body (2110) may be rotatable in a first direction (A1) or a second direction (A2) about the first axis (A). In one embodiment, a handle (2120) may be positioned on one side of the lever body (2110). The handle (2120) may be exposed to an upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) of the base body (1000) through an opening (1200) formed in the base body (1000) so that the handle (2120) may be pressed by an external force. For example, the handle (2120) may be pressed so that the lever body (2110) rotates in the first direction (A1) about the first axis (A). A protrusion may be formed on the surface of the handle (2120) to generate frictional force to prevent the hand from slipping from the handle (2120). In one embodiment, a connecting hole (2130) penetrating the lever body (2110) may be formed in the lever body (2110). For example, the connecting hole (2130) may penetrating the lever body (2110) in the Z-axis direction. As described below, the lever body (2110) may be connected to the push body (2210) of the push structure (2200) through the connecting hole (2130).

[0064] In one embodiment, the push structure (2200) can be movably connected to a base body (e.g., 1000 of FIG. 3A). For example, the push structure (2200) can be configured to press the Y connector (C) in a distal direction (e.g., +X direction) while the Y connector (C) is received in the Y connector receiving assembly (3000). The push structure (2200) can be connected to the lever structure (2100) so that the push structure (2200) can be moved relative to the base body (1000) by movement of the lever structure (2100). In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the lever structure (2100) is rotated in a first direction (A1) about the first axis (A), the push structure (2200) can be configured to press the proximal end (e.g., the -X direction end) of the Y connector (C) in a distal direction (e.g., the +X direction) to open the valve of the Y connector (C).

[0065] In one embodiment, the push structure (2200) may include a push body (2210) for pressing one end (e.g., the -X direction end) of the Y connector (C). For example, a push end (2240) for directly pressing the Y connector (C) may be formed at one end of the push body (2210). For example, the push body (2210) may be formed in an L shape. The push end (2240) may be formed in a shape corresponding to a valve portion of the Y connector (C). For example, a groove may be formed at the push end (2240) for passing a surgical tool. The push structure (2200) may include a connecting portion (2230) protruding from one side (e.g., the -Z direction side) of the push body (2210). The connecting portion (2230) may be formed integrally with the push body (2210) or may be formed as a separate part from the push body (2210).

[0066] In one embodiment, the push structure (2200) may further include a pair of link bars (2220) rotatable about each of the second axes (B, B'). For example, one end of each of the pair of link bars (2220) may be connected to a base body (e.g., 1000 in FIG. 3A), and the other end of each of the pair of link bars (2220) may be connected to a push body (2210). The pair of link bars (2220) may have the same length. The distance between the ends of the link bars (2220) connected to the base body (1000) may be the same as the distance between the other ends of the link bars (2220) connected to the push body (2210). In other words, the push structure (2200) may be link-driven in a state where the one end and the other end of the pair of link bars (2220) form a parallelogram. The second axis (B, B') may be perpendicular to the first axis (A). For example, the first axis (A) may be in the Z-axis direction, and the second axis (B, B') may be in the Y-axis direction. With this structure, the push body (2210) may be rotatably connected to the base body (1000) by a pair of link bars (2220) to draw an arc, and as a result, the push body (2210) may move distally (e.g., in the +X direction) and proximally (e.g., in the -X direction) with respect to the base body (1000).

[0067] In one embodiment, the connecting portion (2230) may be inserted into the connecting hole (2130). In other words, the connecting portion (2230) of the push structure (2200) may be inserted into the connecting hole (2130) of the lever structure (2100), thereby connecting the push structure (2200) and the lever structure (2100). Accordingly, an external force transmitted to the lever structure (2100) may be transmitted to the push structure (2200) through the connecting portion (2230). As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the connecting hole (2130) may have a length component. For example, the connecting hole (2130) may have a length component along the longitudinal direction of the lever body (2110). That is, the connecting hole (2130) can be formed larger than the connecting portion (2230) so that the connecting portion (2230) can slide along the longitudinal direction of the lever body (2110) within the connecting hole (2130). Accordingly, while the lever structure (2100) rotates about the first axis (A), the connecting portion (2230) inserted into the connecting hole (2130) of the lever structure (2100) can slide along the longitudinal direction of the lever body (2110) within the connecting hole (2130). When the lever structure (2100) rotates around the first axis (A), the connecting portion (2230) slides with respect to the connecting hole (2130), thereby converting the rotational movement of the lever structure (2100) about the first axis (A) into the translational movement of the push body (2210) along the X-axis direction. For example, when the lever structure (2100) is rotated in the first direction (A1), the push body (2210) can be moved in the distal direction (e.g., +X direction), and when the lever structure (2100) is rotated in the second direction (A2), the push body (2210) can be moved in the proximal direction (e.g., -X direction). Although the lever structure (2100) is illustrated as including the connection hole (2130) and the push structure (2200) as including the connection portion (2230), it would also be possible for the lever structure (2100) to include the connection portion and for the push structure (2200) to include the connection hole.

[0068] In one embodiment, the distance between the handle (2120) and the first axis (A) may be greater than the distance between the connection hole (2130) and the first axis (A). Therefore, when the handle (2120) is pressed by an external force, a force greater than that of the handle (2120) being pressed may be transmitted to the connection portion (2230) connected to the connection hole (2130). Meanwhile, although the handle (2120) and the connection hole (2130) are shown as being positioned in the same direction (e.g., -Y direction) with respect to the first axis (A) with reference to FIG. 4B, it may also be possible for the handle (2120) and the connection hole (2130) to be positioned in opposite directions (e.g., -Y direction and +Y direction, respectively) with respect to the first axis (A).

[0069] In one embodiment, the elastic member (2300) may be configured to apply an elastic force to the lever structure (2100). The elastic member (2300) may generate an elastic force that presses the lever structure (2100) in a second direction (A2) opposite to the first direction (A1). For example, one end (e.g., a -X direction end) of the elastic member (2300) may be connected to a base body (e.g., 1000 of FIG. 3A), and the other end (e.g., a +X direction end) of the elastic member (2300) may be connected to the lever body (2110). For example, the elastic member (2300) may include a spring connecting the base body (1000) and the lever body (2110) or a torsional spring connected to the first axis (A) of the lever body (2110). For example, when no external force is applied to the lever structure (2100), the elastic member (2300) can generate an elastic force that presses the lever structure (2100) in the second direction (A2). With this structure, when no external force is applied to the lever structure (2100), the lever structure (2100) and the push structure (2200) can be positioned at a designated initial position. In addition, when an external force directed toward the first direction (A1) is applied to the lever structure (2100) and then the external force is removed, the lever structure (2100) and the push structure (2200) can return to the initial position. The initial position may refer to the state illustrated in FIG. 5A. For example, at the initial position, the push end (2240) of the push body (2210) can be positioned in a state where at least a portion of it is accommodated inside the base body (1000). When an external force directed in the first direction (A1) is applied to the lever structure (2100), as illustrated in FIG. 5b, the push end (2240) of the push body (2210) can move in the distal direction (e.g., +X direction) to pressurize the proximal end (e.g., -X direction end) of the valve so that the valve of the Y connector (C) opens.When the external force directed in the first direction (A1) to the lever structure (2100) is removed, the push end (2240) of the push body (2210) can return to the initial position as shown in FIG. 5A. According to this structure, even when the Y connector (C) is accommodated in the Y connector holder (3500), the valve of the Y connector (C) can be easily opened using the valve opening assembly (e.g., 2000 of FIG. 3A). Meanwhile, although the elastic member (2300) is illustrated in FIG. 4A as connecting the lever body (2110) and the base body (1000), it may also be possible for the elastic member (2300) to connect the push body (2210) and the base body (1000).

[0070]

[0071] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a Y connector receiving assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 7a is a plan view of a lower part according to one embodiment. FIG. 7b is a side view of the lower part and link assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 7c is a rear view of the lower part and link assembly according to one embodiment. FIG. 8a illustrates a folded state of a link structure according to one embodiment. FIG. 8b illustrates an unfolded state of a link structure according to one embodiment.

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8b, a Y connector receiving assembly (3000) according to one embodiment may include a lower part (3100), an upper part (3200), a link structure (3300), a clamp (3400), a Y connector holder (3500), and a crimping portion (3600).

[0073] In one embodiment, the lower part (3100) may be connected to an upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) of the base body (1000). For example, the lower part (3100) may be connected to the base body (1000) by a link structure (3300) operable between a folded state and an unfolded state. As described below, the lower part (3100) may be spaced apart from the base body (1000) upwardly (e.g., a +Z direction side) and inclined downwardly (e.g., a +X direction) by the link structure (3300). In one embodiment, the upper part (3200) may be connected to an upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) of the lower part (3100). Each of the lower part (3100) and the upper part (3200) may be formed with a receiving groove (3110, 3210) for receiving a surgical tool connected to the Y connector. The upper part (3200) can be rotatably connected to the lower part (3100) such that the receiving grooves (3110, 3210) can be opened or closed. For example, the upper part (3200) can be rotatably connected to the lower part (3100) about the X-axis. With the upper part (3200) rotated relative to the lower part (3100), at least a portion of a Y-connector and / or a surgical tool connected to the Y-connector can be received between the upper part (3200) and the lower part (3100), and the upper part (3200) and the lower part (3100) can be coupled by the upper part (3200) being rotated again in the opposite direction relative to the lower part (3100). In one embodiment, the clamp (3400) can be configured to maintain the coupling between the lower part (3100) and the upper part (3200). For example, when a Y connector is accommodated in the Y connector accommodation assembly (3000), the clamp (3400) can maintain the connection between the lower part (3100) and the upper part (3200).Although the clamp (3400) is shown in FIG. 6 as being connected to the upper part (3200), it would also be possible for the clamp (3400) to be connected to the lower part (3100).

[0074] In one embodiment, the Y connector holder (3500) may be connected to the lower part (3100). In one embodiment, the crimping portion (3600) may be connected to the upper part (3200). The Y connector holder (3500) and the crimping portion (3600) may be configured to accommodate a Y connector. A recess (3510) that mates with the Y connector may be formed in the Y connector holder (3500). For example, the recess (3510) that mates with the lower side (e.g., the -Z direction side) of the Y connector may be formed on the upper side (e.g., the +Z direction side) of the Y connector holder (3500). The crimping portion (3600) may include an elastically deformable material. For example, the crimping portion (3600) may include silicone rubber. Accordingly, when the upper part (3200) and the lower part (3100) are combined, the Y connector may be configured to be accommodated between the recessed part (3510) and the crimping part (3600) of the Y connector holder (3500). For example, the Y connector holder (3500) and the crimping part (3600) may be positioned proximal (e.g., in the -X direction) of the lower part (3100) and the upper part (3200), respectively.

[0075] In one embodiment, the Y connector holder (3500) can be detachably connected to the lower part (3100). For example, the Y connector holder (3500) and the lower part (3100) can be connected by the magnetic force of a magnet (not shown). With the above structure, when using a Y connector of a different shape, the Y connector holder (3500) can be replaced with a Y connector holder having a concave portion (3510) that conforms to the shape of the Y connector, thereby accommodating various shapes of Y connectors.

[0076]

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 7B and 8B, a link structure (3300) according to one embodiment may be operable between a folded state and an unfolded state. The link structure (3300) may connect a lower part (3100) to a base body (1000). As illustrated in FIG. 8A, when the link structure (3300) is in a folded state, the lower part (3100) may be attached to the base body (1000). As illustrated in FIG. 8B, when the link structure (3300) is in an unfolded state, the lower part (3100) may be spaced upward (e.g., in the +Z direction) with respect to the base body (1000) and inclined downward (e.g., in the +X direction). Accordingly, the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) can be attached to or separated from the base body (1000) as the link structure (3300) operates between the folded state and the unfolded state. In one embodiment, when the link structure (3300) is in the folded state, the lower part (3100) and the base body (1000) can be attached to each other by the magnetic force of a magnet (not shown). At this time, when an external force stronger than the magnetic force is applied, the lower part (3100) and the base body (1000) can be separated, and the link structure (3300) can be changed to the unfolded state. Meanwhile, the state in which the lower part (3100) is attached to the base body (1000) can be understood to include both a state in which the lower part (3100) is in direct contact with the base body (1000) or a state in which the lower part (3100) is positioned adjacent to the base body (1000).

[0078] A link structure (3300) according to one embodiment may include a first link axis (3310), a second link axis (3320), a third link axis (3330), a first link plate (3340), and a second link plate (3350). The first link axis (3310) may be connected to a lower side (e.g., a -Z direction side) of a lower part (3100). The first link plate (3340) may connect the first link axis (3310) and the second link axis (3320). The second link plate (3350) may connect the second link axis (3320) and the third link axis (3330). The third link axis (3330) may be connected to an upper side (e.g., a +Z direction side) of a base body (1000). In other words, the lower part (3100), the first link axis (3310), the first link plate (3340), the second link axis (3320), the second link plate (3350), the third link axis (3330), and the base body (1000) can be sequentially connected. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the link structures (3300) can be provided as a pair. In one embodiment, when the link structure (3300) is in a folded state, the first link axis (3310) and the third link axis (3330) can be parallel to each other, and the second link axis (3320) can be inclined in a direction in which they become closer to each other as they face forward (e.g., in the +X direction) with respect to each of the first link axis (3310) and the third link axis (3330). The first link plate (3340) may include an arc shape to connect the first link axis (3310) and the second link axis (3320). The second link plate (3350) may include an arc shape to connect the second link axis (3320) and the third link axis (3330). When the link structure (3300) is in a folded state, the first link plate (3340) and the second link plate (3350) may be rotated away from each other about the second link axis (3320), thereby changing to an unfolded state.Accordingly, through the above configuration, the lower part (3100) can be spaced upward (e.g., in the +Z direction) with respect to the base body (1000) and can be inclined downward in the forward direction (e.g., in the +X direction). With this structure, when the link structure (3300) is in the unfolded state, the Y connector receiving assembly (3000) is positioned in a downwardly inclined state in the forward direction (e.g., in the +X direction), so that the user can perform a task, such as inserting a surgical tool into the proximal end (e.g., in the -X direction end) of the Y connector in a wider space without interfering with other structures of the base body (1000). After the task is completed, the link structure (3300) can be changed to the folded state, and a procedure, such as an interventional procedure, can be performed while the link structure (3300) is in the folded state.

[0079]

[0080] Although the embodiments described above have been described with limited drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various technical modifications and variations can be applied based on the above. For example, appropriate results can still be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or combined in a different manner than described, or are replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents.

[0081] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims

1. For the Y connector mounter for connection to the surgical tool control device, base body; A Y connector receiving assembly positioned on the upper side of the base body and configured to receive a Y connector; and A Y connector mounter, which is connected to the base body and includes a valve opening assembly for opening a valve of the Y connector while the Y connector is accommodated in the Y connector accommodation assembly.

2. In paragraph 1, The above valve opening assembly, A lever structure connected to the base body so as to be rotatable within a specified angular range around the first axis; and A push structure connected to the above lever structure and movably connected to the base body, A Y connector mounter, wherein when the lever structure is rotated in the first direction, the push structure is configured to pressurize one end of the Y connector to open the valve of the Y connector.

3. In paragraph 2, The above lever structure, A lever body rotatable about the first axis; a handle located on one side of the above lever body; and Includes a connecting hole formed through the lever body, The above push structure is, A push body for pressurizing one end of the above Y connector; and A connector mounter comprising a connecting portion protruding from one side of the push body to be inserted into the connecting hole of the lever structure.

4. In paragraph 3, A connector mounter wherein the above connecting hole is formed larger than the connecting portion so that the connecting portion can slide along the length direction of the lever body within the connecting hole.

5. In paragraph 3, A connector mounter wherein the distance between the handle and the first axis is greater than the distance between the connecting hole and the first axis.

6. In paragraph 3, A connector mounter, wherein the above push structure further includes a pair of link bars that rotatably connect the push body to the base body about each second axis.

7. In paragraph 6, The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis, the connector mounter.

8. In paragraph 2, A connector mounter, wherein the valve opening assembly further includes an elastic member that generates an elastic force that presses the lever structure in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

9. In paragraph 1, The above Y connector receiving assembly is, A lower part connected to the upper side of the base body; an upper part connected to the upper side of the lower part so as to be rotatable relative to the lower part; and A connector mounter comprising a clamp for maintaining a connection between the lower part and the upper part.

10. In paragraph 9, The above Y connector receiving assembly is, A Y connector holder connected to the lower part and having a concave portion formed therein that matches the Y connector; and Further comprising a compression member connected to the upper part and including an elastically deformable material, A connector mounter wherein the Y connector is accommodated between the recessed portion and the crimping portion.

11. In paragraph 10, The above Y connector holder is a connector mounter that is detachably connected to the lower part.

12. In paragraph 9, The above Y connector receiving assembly further includes a link structure that connects the lower part to the base body and is operable between a folded state and an unfolded state, When the above link structure is in a folded state, the lower part is attached to the base body, A connector mounter in which the lower part is spaced upwardly with respect to the base body and slopes downwardly forward when the link structure is in an unfolded state.

13. In paragraph 12, The above link structure is, A first link shaft connected to the lower side of the lower part; Second link axle; A third link shaft connected to the upper side of the base body; A first link plate connecting the first link shaft and the second link shaft; and A connector mounter comprising a second link plate connecting the second link axis and the third link axis.

14. In paragraph 13, Assuming that the above link structure is in a folded state, The first link axis and the third link axis are parallel to each other, A connector mounter in which the second link axis is inclined in a direction that becomes closer to each other as it faces forward, with respect to each of the first link axis and the third link axis.

15. In paragraph 14, A connector mounter in which the lower part and the base body are attached to each other by magnetic force when the above link structure is in a folded state.

16. In the surgical tool control system, a treatment tool control device configured to control the operation of the treatment tool; and A treatment tool control system comprising a Y connector mounter according to claim 1, connected to the treatment tool control device and configured to hold a Y connector.

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