Endoscopes TRIZ Cases

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A shape-memory alloy resetting element replaces bulky springs to balance instrument load while keeping the holder compact and autoclavable.

Minimal analog filtering plus high-resolution A/D conversion preserves low-amplitude cardiac signals while suppressing RF ablation noise.

Short outer-conductor cut-outs let a microwave ablation cable bend through tortuous paths while preserving signal strength and probe positioning.

On-chip DSP processing keeps raw vehicle camera images inside the sensor, improving privacy, security, and transmission efficiency.

A tuned inductor-capacitor circuit resonates with stray capacitance to cancel bipolar RF leakage currents and maintain electrosurgical isolation.

A hollow conductive motor shaft routes brush head power through the sonic motor while preserving motion transmission efficiency and vibration.

Electrical magnetization switching in a 2D van der Waals spin emitter enables room-temperature circularly polarized light without a magnetic field.

Spin-polarized emission and a chiral metasurface convert circular polarization into intensity modulation for compact, low-power optical links.

Circularly polarized light and spin photodiodes enable non-invasive tissue structure detection without fluorescent agents for early in vivo monitoring.

Polarization-encoded light and intensity-modulated LEDs perform compact weighted-sum and convolution computing for embedded neural networks.

Finite element optimization shapes MR-compatible catheters with magnetic actuation to reach complex heart anatomy with less surgery and radiation.

A quad-coil tip layout uses Lorentz-force steering in MRI fields while limiting Joule heating and image distortion.

A three-transistor pixel circuit shortens weak analog signal wiring to cut noise interference and improve solid-state image signal quality.

A series inductor-capacitor tuning circuit resonates with stray capacitance to cancel RF leakage current and support electrosurgical safety compliance.

Time-synchronized cardiac signal display isolates late potentials during ablation by reducing noise and preserving low-amplitude waveform integrity.

A line storage structure bends and folds excess transmission line to prevent squeeze damage during housing and line tube assembly.

Thin-film OLEDs at the distal tip replace fragile fiber optics, improving catheter and endoscope flexibility while managing heat.

Laser-sustained plasma boosts white-light coupling into 200-500 µm endoscopy fibers, improving illumination while freeing space for imaging and tools.

A nested inner case keeps the endoscope power reception coil aligned through steam sterilization, preserving contactless power efficiency and stable operation.

Carbonized cellulose conductors replace metal in electrosurgical instruments to enable residue-free disposal while maintaining coagulation conductivity.

Minimal hardware filtering plus digital processing preserves small cardiac signals during RF ablation while suppressing noise and synchronizing views.

A single-sided flexible PCB is rolled into orthogonal coils, cutting multilayer complexity and cost for magnetic field sensing.

A compact lamp assembly combines 405 nm and white LEDs in one dental handpiece to improve decay detection and visualization without extra instruments.

A conductive adapter sleeve secures and contacts a coated optical waveguide, enabling modular insertion and reliable optical and electrical transmission.

A violet LED with mixed phosphors balances the white-light spectrum to improve color rendering and reduce blue-light resin curing risk.

Separate clock trees keep pixel readout and AD conversion synchronized while reducing circuit scale, power use, and sensor size.

Temperature-resistant polymer and braided sheath materials let endoscopic energy tools stay positioned during ablation without heat damage.

External magnetic drive replaces rigid torque shafts in an MRI-compatible thrombectomy tip, improving steering and clot removal in tortuous vessels.

A violet LED with multi-phosphor spectral overlap reduces glare, improves dental color rendering, and avoids premature resin curing.

A focused laser sustains white-light plasma in a sealed chamber, enabling efficient coupling into 200-500 µm endoscopy fibers.

By extracting specific regions and fabricating output on-chip, this imaging sensor avoids exposing raw image data during face authentication.

Trenches and dicing lines reshape the sensor package to fit the endoscope tip, improving assembly, light use, and illumination uniformity.

A cam-and-biasing valve interface simplifies air, water, and balloon channel switching in endoscopes while reducing leaks and operator fatigue.

A segmented movable seal assembly cuts valve operating force while preventing gas and water backflow and maintaining pressure control.

Stretching a nitinol wire to shrink its diameter creates a secure interference fit that avoids oxide-layer bonding issues and heat damage.

An internal flow channel and end ring help resin fully fill thin-walled endoscope spiral tube ends in one molding step, avoiding secondary bonding.

A reduced-diameter nitinol section is inserted into a receiver opening, then recovers shape to lock dissimilar components without filler or heat.

Computer vision constrains surgical tool operation to the camera view, reducing erroneous handling and patient injury risk.

A stretched nitinol component is inserted into a receiver opening, then recovers its shape to create a strong bond without fillers or heat.

Counter-rotation keeps pipeline endoscope images upright while matched built-in lighting improves visibility in dark pipe interiors.

Radial bearing and retaining teeth enable one-handed screen mounting with secure locking and rotational stability while reducing drop risk.

An eccentric member decouples probe rotation from the camera to keep pipeline inspection images upright, while built-in lighting improves clarity.

Orientation-based frame alignment enables precise teleoperation control without a shared mechanical base, reducing registration complexity.

Stretching nitinol to shrink its cross-section enables adhesive-free coupling to dissimilar components while preserving thermal properties and bond strength.

Orientation-based frame alignment enables precise master-slave teleoperation without a common mechanical base or full position tracking.

A lumen-based link and bending-member structure improves steerable device flexibility and control while lowering cost and contamination risk.

A modular endoscope valve redirects air and water for pre-cleaning, cutting valve replacement and reprocessing time after procedures.

A sterile adapter and movable latch release let teleoperated surgical instruments attach quickly while keeping non-sterile actuators isolated.

Segmented links with integrated lumens and an elastic bending member cut articulation joint cost while improving sterilization resistance.

A hardware arbitration module cross-checks pedal and software signals to prevent wrong electrotome output during software faults.

A pressing portion friction-locks the operating wire or rod, raising bending stiffness without complex guide holes in medical equipment.

A three-electrode jaw layout combines microwave and RF energy to seal and cut tissue precisely while limiting thermal spread.

A sealed fluid loop removes heat from imaging and lighting components in a flexible surgical arm while preserving sterility and articulation.

Reciprocating the endoscope elevator guidewire with fluid pressure and spring return improves cleaning solution saturation in narrow braided channels.

Raised 3D marking improves endoscopic visibility, helping position stapler ligation outside the marked lesion region for precise full-thickness resection.

A recessed side portion in the second substrate lets a jig grip a miniaturized endoscope image pickup unit for stable cable soldering without added thickness.

Motor-driven RF resection coordinates cutter motion, vacuum aspiration, and endoscopic imaging for precise tissue removal in limited-access surgery.

Elastic engagement between an adapter and separator prevents instrument displacement, supporting stable surgical positioning and precision.