Endoscopes TRIZ Cases

A rotating insert with positioning portions engages a cover plate to enable precise endoscope rotation control.

A stomal diverter device uses an inflatable balloon to anchor a catheter within the stoma while a bracket locks the assembly to the abdominal wall.

Segmented components allow quick replacement of faulty parts, reducing surgical delays caused by complex integrated designs.

Elastomeric seal adjusts inner diameter via axial movement to accommodate different medical devices while minimizing fluid leakage and user effort.

A bronchoscope coupler uses a pivoting lever and opposed arms to secure the instrument.

Matching endoscope LED color temperature to the operating microscope xenon source prevents perceptible color shifts in overlapping surgical fields.

Beam splitter merges near-infrared and visible light paths in one endoscope, eliminating separate procedures to reduce operation time.

Nested first and second wires extend from a cap-mounted device to create sufficient submucosal working space for mucosal removal.

An arc-shaped flexible printed circuit endoscope integrates imaging components within a thin film to reduce bending radius.

A flexible waveguide propagates millimeter waves from an imaging unit transmitter to enable high-speed signal transfer.

Electronic toothbrush uses modulated excitation light and frequency domain lifetime measurements to detect dental plaque presence.

Nested support sleeves prevent small drive wire buckling in continuum robots while reducing part count.

Segmented user interface dynamically displays relevant control parameters for selected ablation modes to enable precise therapy delivery.

A powered drill endoscope mechanically disrupts gastrointestinal obstructions through high-speed rotation.

Segmented lever pivots around a fixed axis to reduce hand strain while maintaining stable distal tool positioning.

A rigid endoscopic microinstrument features a rotatable distal portion with an integrated camera and surgical tool.

Relocating the electrooptic conversion unit to the operating unit enables camera head miniaturization for improved endoscope handleability.

Central control apparatus records surgical device operations and extracts relevant log data upon detecting abnormalities.

Parallel optical axes enable real-time OCT feedback to control photoablation depth and minimize collateral tissue damage.

Image registration models nonlinear hysteresis to correct tip position accuracy during robotic navigation.

A multi-functional arthroscopic probe integrates cutting, RF ablation, and bone burring elements into a single working end.

Radially offset wire lumens in a flexible tube enable controlled distal articulation and tissue cutting to reduce trauma during body lumen access.

A dichroic mirror combines violet and broadband light sources to produce adjustable wavelength bands.

Wire anchors bond control wires to a segmented wall, enabling larger tool channels while minimizing the outer diameter of bendable medical instruments.

Self-sensing piezoelectric actuators enable adaptive drive signals that maintain scanning precision despite mechanical drift and environmental variance.

Radial protrusions urge the working channel tube into a central position around the hinge plane, preventing overstressing during articulation.

A perfusion state detection apparatus monitors suction pressure and flow rate to identify calculus accumulation in endoscope conduits.

Disposable articulation section with deformable connector clips prevents reuse while reusable handpiece maintains hygiene safety.

A dual container fluid supply system manages liquid flow between reservoirs using an inline control mechanism for continuous endoscope irrigation.

Suction ablation probes draw atrial tissue into intimate contact with the electrode tip to ensure consistent thermal energy delivery.

A surgical alignment device uses a unified locking arrangement to simultaneously constrain base and guide joints for precise instrument stabilization.

A bushing with a larger outer diameter mediates the connection member within the catheter to reduce friction.

A non-circular pulley profile shifts wire winding from a large-radius section to a small-radius section during endoscope bending operations.

A compact electrosurgical resector tool delivers RF energy through movable blade elements for precise tissue cutting and coagulation.

Single-piece extruded shaft reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining consistent stiffness and motion control.

A multi-fibre optical probe uses micrometre-scale light paths to enable spectroscopic analysis of concentrated mediums.

A surgical clip uses a compression spring to anchor tissue and retract organs during minimally invasive procedures.

Varying rod lens diameters and materials across asymmetrical reversal stages corrects longitudinal chromatic aberration, reducing vignetting.

A fluid plug unit with a piston mechanism switches between suction and leakage suppression states in endoscope conduits.

A data recorder transmits in-vivo signals via wireless links to a remote receiver for automated processing.

A locking active stylus uses identification criteria to authorize signal transmission for precise touch sensor interaction.

Camera-based recognition of the nasal washing device shape triggers automatic video playback, diverting pediatric attention during cleaning procedures.

Bragg grating strain sensors monitor instrument twist to overcome electromagnetic positioning limits.

A jet stream generating device uses an adjustable laser position to control liquid vaporization and flow rate.

External optical pumping excites the phosphor layer on a white LED, increasing brightness for ophthalmic illumination without overdriving the primary diode.

Periodic ping signals from the patient module prevent gateway termination during idle intervals, ensuring reliable data upload without continuous energy drain.

Controller aligns feature points from multiple endoscopes to create a composite image that eliminates blind spots in minimally invasive surgery.

Continuous fiber optic cable transmits light via total internal reflection, eliminating Fresnel reflections and thermal damage at connection interfaces.

Afocal meniscus lenses compensate for astigmatism and field curvature, reducing tolerance sensitivity in multi-relay endoscope designs.

A catheter strengthening element uses segmented metallic members coupled by non-conductive polymeric rings to transmit torque.