Endoscopes TRIZ Cases

Endoscope working tube integrates laser, flushing, and suction channels to remove bone cement without thermal damage.

Sensor feedback determines the endoscope field of view pose, decoupling proximal movement from distal stability to prevent collisions during surgery.

Dynamic endoscope bending tracks surgical instrument posture via feedback control, resolving positioning limits in reduced-incision surgeries.

Parallel channels integrate optical and laser modules to enable single-hole surgery, reducing recovery time.

Integrally connected intermediate elements eliminate complex assembly steps while maintaining required deflectability and connection stability.

A flexible surgical instrument system uses cable transmission mechanisms to convert rotational input into linear motion for precise articulation.

A teleoperated endoscopic capsule uses magnetic fields to actuate legs for precise movement inside body cavities.

Auxiliary positioning device aligns endoscope with robot arm remote center, reducing preoperative time and infection risk.

A bidirectional beam relay preserves angle and position information in swept confocally aligned planar excitation microscopy.

A manipulator system calculates the endoscope shifted angle to rotate movable sections and align coordinate systems.

A rotating magnetic dipole generates a five-dimensional field to manipulate capsule endoscope orientation and position within the digestive tract.

A flexible coupling connects an endoscope treatment tool to the cap, enabling independent left-right movement of the instrument.

Segmented visualization devices use dynamic rollers to extend flexible tubes, balancing miniaturization constraints with high-resolution imaging requirements.

Selective movement of a multi-phosphor conversion element resolves the contradiction between spectral versatility and device complexity in endoscope lighting.

Segmented hinge members with varying wall thicknesses enable bidirectional bending, preventing kinking of the working channel during navigation.

An energy directing device reflects lithotripter energy to propel tissue toward a collection passage, reducing retropulsion during extraction.

Angled cannula segment redirects lens reflection away from fiber, reducing back noise without complex angled optics.

Processor creates optical flow to detect tissue tension and switches actuation modes, maintaining sealing quality despite variable grasping force.

Rotatable cam device inside the control handle alters pulley spacing to resolve trade-offs between bidirectional steering precision and structural complexity.

An optical sensor uses a light branching unit to fold the optical path, reducing volume for integration into small high-precision devices.

Modular cable-driven surgical robots use elastic antagonists to enable bidirectional actuation, reducing device complexity and manufacturing costs.

Pre-warming the scope prevents condensation while suction removes smoke and cellular debris to ensure clear surgical visibility.

Slidable electrode extends from cannula to deliver thermal energy for nerve denervation, reducing overactive bladder symptoms without invasive surgery.

A microsurgical probe integrates an optic fiber bundle within an aspiration conduit to illuminate and clear debris simultaneously.

A disposable optical assembly uses stacked plastic lenses and a compressible gasket to form an airtight seal within a lens barrel.

Segmented dual-wire bending portions enable precise distal manipulation in complex anatomical tracts, resolving rigidity limitations.

Parallel flow paths in the laser tip create a uniform mist that enhances cutting efficiency by reducing energy loss in the spray.

A drape adaptor couples reusable and disposable medical device components via a sealing member that transmits rotational force.

A tubular member with a bent part guides endoscope wires through a 90-degree path change, reducing wire kinking and operation portion size.

A medical manipulator control system coordinates driving units to move treatment and imaging sections together.

Integral living hinges reduce manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining precise steering capability for single-use endoscopy systems.

A single actuator anchors and releases a sensing capsule within the esophagus.

Interchangeable optical modules direct radiation non-axially to resolve uniform illumination limits and optimize image formation.

A breakable disinfectant capsule releases fluid into an endoscope conduit to eliminate environmental bacteria after package opening.

Segmented cap assembly with resection loop track prevents muscularis layer perforation during mucosal resection.

Relocating imaging components to an articulating distal section reduces device weight and volume compared to bulky optical fiber bundles.

Magnetically energetic bite block secures accessories to eliminate manual installation and obstructive overhead structures.

A modular optical probe system analyzes cervical signals to generate panoramic tissue maps.

An intermediary guide converts horizontal push force into diagonal motion, reducing the effort required to insert and unseal medicinal bottles.

A coplanar microstrip antenna delivers microwave energy between movable jaws to seal biological tissue.

A medical device system measures inter-device electric resistance to detect physical contact between surgical instruments.

Distinct axis frequency characteristics minimize significant peaks in the vibration response, resolving nonlinear trajectory instability.

A coupler holds an optically transmissible member between the eyepiece cap and camera.

Locking detents retain articulation positions to reduce device size while accommodating varying tissue thicknesses.

Microwave frequency snare confines energy delivery to cut tissue while reducing unwanted thermal damage to surrounding bowel walls.

Segmented drum elements adjust steering wire tension to resolve the contradiction between high manufacturing cost and reliable endoscope performance.

Fluorescent chemical agents visualize degenerated cartilage regions under infrared light, enabling precise ultrasonic removal of tissue without thermal damage.

Adjustable retrieval loops allow the porous body to expand and contract, reducing tissue ingrowth and simplifying removal from wound cavities.

A closed sheath tip with a solid end surface distributes impact force across the tissue interface.

Independent deflection mechanisms control the distal tip and flexible shaft section, resolving limited maneuverability in tortuous anatomical pathways.