Bronchoscopes TRIZ Cases

Electromagnetic induction recharges sealed medical-device batteries through sterile barriers while supporting multi-battery charging without contamination.

Near-field magnetic induction powers laryngoscope LEDs and imaging without batteries, reducing disposal issues and wired intubation complexity.

Wireless charging across sterile barriers keeps medical device batteries sterile while supporting multi-battery, orientation-independent charging.

A shaped transmitting antenna creates a uniform field to charge multiple sealed medical batteries through sterile barriers without extra sterilization.

Memory-based battery capacity tracking and sealed cells reduce unexpected power loss and liquid damage during emergency device use.

A uniform wireless field charges sealed medical batteries in any orientation, preserving sterility and improving multi-battery charging throughput.

A spring-biased brake rod locks control-handle gears to hold probe tip deflection steady and maintain image quality during long imaging procedures.

A spline-driven carriage and cylindrical lead screw improve robotic surgical wrist precision while reducing cable-driven mechanism complexity.

Real-time flow and pressure feedback controls endoscope cleaning fluid delivery to clear debris while limiting tissue damage and fluid waste.

A spline, drive gear, and movable carriage coordinate wrist articulation for precise end effector control in minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Joint torque and arm position are compared to separate gravity from applied force, helping detect robotic arm collisions or misalignment.

Gravity-compensated torque and position sensing detects robotic arm collisions and misalignment to improve surgical precision and safety.

A magnet-assisted adapter aligns different smart devices to medical optics, enabling optical and electronic viewing without modifying the instrument.

Joint torque sensing separates gravitational and applied forces to detect robotic arm collisions or misalignment during surgery.

Iron-based solder fills joining gaps to create biocompatible, corrosion-resistant, vapor-tight medical instrument joints without plating or flux.

Magnetic interface plates keep smart devices optically aligned across medical instruments, enabling repeatable switching between optical and electronic viewing.

A unitary housing integrates blade, handle, and display to improve intubation visibility while reducing bulk, cost, and contamination risk.

A slit tubular section and flexible jacket let a biopsy needle follow narrow anatomical paths while keeping a rigid tip for precise tissue sampling.

A nested outer and inner shield creates a protected spinal disc access corridor with direct visualization and reduced nerve trauma.

A 3D-printed radiolucent oral retractor reduces CT and MRI artifacts while adapting to patient anatomy for real-time surgical guidance.

A dual-arm robotic setup coordinates flexible and rigid instruments in one treatment episode, cutting workflow disruption and operating room clutter.

A bendable tip, pressure sensing, and oxygen passage help reduce tooth and neck force while maintaining oxygenation during difficult intubation.

A U-shaped rail moves robotic arms around the bed to reach multiple access points, reducing the need for separate surgical platforms.

A deformable centering element keeps the laser treatment probe off cavity walls for visible, uniform gastrointestinal tissue ablation.

A curved introducer on a robotic arm redirects flexible tools into misaligned ports, cutting setup time and improving positioning accuracy.

Using instrument-collected passageway points and seed landmarks, this case enables pad-free registration for precise image-guided procedures.

Pivoting the handle moves a force transmission device to bend an articulated laryngoscope spatula, matching patient anatomy with simpler control.

Integrated visual, audio, or haptic indicators bring key patient parameters onto the laryngoscope to reduce distraction during intubation.

A sliding camera and light assembly adapts to different blade covers, improving airway visualization while reducing contamination exposure.

Segmented support rings and offset tubular struts preserve neutral axis length under axial loads while keeping flexible elongate articulation stable.

A deflectable piercing member and dilating tip create controlled access beyond the airway wall while reducing unintended tissue damage.

Electromagnetic sensors on catheters and tools enable real-time distance tracking to reach deep lung targets beyond bronchoscope size limits.

Real-time instrument position and mode switch lung images, maps, and bronchoscopic views automatically to keep guidance accurate and easy to use.

Artificial blood, valves, and conduits recreate bronchial bleeding so trainees can practice hemostasis under realistic bronchoscopy conditions.

A cannister drive, locking, and articulation setup helps one operator navigate and align catheters and tools for precise lung procedures.

A micro-camera catheter extends bronchoscope reach into narrow peripheral airways while keeping the lens clear for accurate biopsy and ablation.

Multi-mode visual guidance combines virtual endoscopic views and trajectory history to simplify steerable catheter alignment and placement.

Openings around an integrated camera preserve direct patient access while enabling image capture, display, and sharing in one inspection tool.

EM tracking synchronized with ultrasound and a 3D airway model helps localize lung nerves and verify treatment without repeated CT or MRI.

Longer intervals between flashes let a rolling-shutter endoscope use flexible strobe exposure and frame combination to cut heat and preserve S/N.

Real-time video imaging and transillumination guide tracheal tube placement while reducing repeated intubation attempts and tissue trauma.

Thermal and mechanical conditioning gives an endoscope insertion cord graduated bendability for easier navigation through tortuous paths.

A transparent illuminated tube with suction access helps maintain airway visibility through blood or vomit for faster, safer intubation.

A sealed fluid-delivery catheter cleans the endoscopic probe during navigation, preserving clear imaging in small remote cavities.

Randomized infrared timing prevents emitter overlap, improving monitor pairing and real-time airway image transfer.

Semi-automatic anatomy registration uses landmark-guided measurement points to cut operator input and speed image-guided procedures.

Integrated shaft lighting makes the tunneling path visible through tissue, helping guide substernal access around scar tissue and vital organs.

A rotatable multi-faceted dilator tip improves off-lumen access by limiting misalignment, uncontrolled advancement, and tissue injury.

A known constraint structure corrects flexible instrument shape registration, improving distal tip pose accuracy in image-guided surgery.

Separate lumens for ultrasound and biopsy maintain pulmonary nodule visualization during sampling and tool exchange through a bronchoscope.

Measured catheter points are matched to anatomical passageway models to maintain accurate surgical navigation with less tissue disturbance.

An integrated spray-cleaning lens and disposable blade reduce infection risk, procedure delays, and training burden during intubation.

A micro-camera catheter extends beyond the bronchoscope to reach narrow lung airways while lens cleaning preserves clear real-time visualization.

Textured or coated blade surfaces diffuse reflections that would wash out the camera view, improving airway visualization during intubation.

Real-time instrument position and mode drive selective lung image updates, improving navigation accuracy while reducing manual display changes.

This case uses a movable antenna assembly and pre-generated field maps to support EM navigation with real-time CT imaging.

Disposable sheath with remote ejection resolves high cost and complexity of reusable video laryngoscopes.