Endoscopes TRIZ Cases

An integrated motion converter uses a mechanical stop to prevent unintended exposure of sharp edges during maintenance or cleaning operations.

A fluorescence observation apparatus generates corrected images by emphasizing high luminance pixels to highlight specific anatomical structures.

A flexible endoscope insertion portion features a rotating thrust generating tube on its outer surface.

A modular movement transducer converts linear motion into pivoting tool piece action, simplifying cleaning and reducing installation space.

An eccentric lever mechanism fine-tunes control wire tension, resolving the trade-off between high bending precision and operational simplicity in endoscopes.

A balance arm device offsets heavy magnet weight to prevent C-arm deformation while enabling five-degree-of-freedom movement for accurate examination.

Segmented movable members with nested engagement portions simplify assembly and reduce manufacturing complexity while maintaining structural integrity.

Lever-operated gears deflect the endoscope tip to navigate tortuous pathways while reducing internal mechanism complexity.

Angled electrodes create a fan-shaped plasma jet to achieve uniform large-area mucosal ablation while preventing deep tissue damage and perforation risks.

A tissue retractor system uses an elongate flexible element to lift and immobilize target tissue during dissection.

Reciprocating electrode member in arthroscopic probe achieves rapid soft tissue removal while enabling bipolar and monopolar cutting functions.

An endoscope adapter stores adjustment parameters in nonvolatile memory to automate white balance settings.

Nested elastic tubes bend and twist independently to navigate confined spaces, reducing tissue damage during minimally invasive procedures.

A surgical device integrates a bipolar RF sealing mechanism and an optical laser element for tissue manipulation.

A 3D endoscope system generates stereoscopic images by replacing right-eye data with left-eye data at corresponding positions.

Embedding high and low-pressure lumens as a bundle resolves lumen position precision trade-offs while maintaining flexibility.

A variable stiffness device uses hollow shape-memory members and a heating element to transition between low and high rigidity states.

A scanning device changes beam patterns between frames to perform imaging, diagnosis, and therapy functions.

Direct detection via MOS components eliminates scintillator scattering noise to improve imaging specificity.

A guide member directs traction members through a sheath inner channel to reduce wire friction in endoscope operation portions.

Dynamic curve propagation adapts the endoscope shape to colon anatomy, reducing friction force during advancement and withdrawal.

A flexible component on the insulating insert absorbs mechanical forces during device insertion.

Dual shaft endoscope aligns proximal openings for suction to clear debris, resolving size constraints that compromise minimally invasive procedures.

Stacked circuit boards inside a hermetic housing enable autoclave compatibility without compromising image quality.

Radially offset barrels center a rotating cutting member within an endoscope lumen, reducing risk of damaging healthy tissue during resection.

A reflective mirror redirects light from an endoscope optical axis to a perpendicular imaging unit housed in a segmented exterior casing.

A compact illumination lens uses a central concave surface and radial diffuser to direct light from the endoscope guide.

Injection molding the base body and mirror mount as a single piece eliminates welding gaps that harbor bacteria while ensuring sterilizable reliability.

Integrated capacitance sensors detect liquid levels to resolve complexity trade-offs in cryoablation diagnostics.

A steerable surgical instrument with a flexible distal end segment provides independent rotation and bending capabilities for minimally invasive procedures.

An ultrasonic motor joint actuator eliminates mechanical brakes by using electromagnetic friction, reducing size and weight while maintaining safety.

Distance measurement corrects fluorescence images for varying probe positions, enabling accurate quantitative comparisons of fluorophore concentration.

An electrosurgical instrument applies bipolar and monopolar energy modalities simultaneously to tissue using a segmented end effector.

Replacing rigid gears with a flexible cable transmission enables endoscope rotation through a drape, preventing cable interference during robotic surgery.

Independent carriages reduce system footprint and weight while minimizing catheter buckling during minimally invasive procedures.

Visual indicators on a programmable storage apparatus identify container positions, reducing downtime during sterilization processes.

A cryogenic catheter balloon featuring a thermally conductive therapeutic region for precise refrigerant delivery.

A resection device uses a spacer to position a cutting tool within an expanding sleeve, enabling precise tissue severing during endoscopic procedures.

Indocyanine green dye fluoresces under excitation energy to differentiate ablated tissue from de novo tissue during surgical procedures.

Nested resection assemblies reduce cervix dilation requirements while maintaining clear camera views.

Segmented imaging devices eliminate obscured views from catheter shafts, enabling accurate tissue ablation.

Front and side windows enable simultaneous resection and coagulation, reducing cervix dilation needs.

An air gap illuminator directs light along a plastic blade to solve poor fiber optic illumination and heat generation.

Universal adapters decouple covers from specific cameras, eliminating separate sterilization cycles for each system.

A pipe joining body uses a concave wire rod and tubular member to create secure mechanical interlocks through plastic deformation.

Flexible feet bend under magnetic fields to enable bidirectional navigation through bifurcations while housing payload components.

A surgical scope features a deflectable shaft and distal articulation joint for remote positioning within body cavities.

Symmetrical relay optics correct chromatic aberration and field curvature in rigid endoscopes, enabling stereoscopic observations with reduced light loss.

A steerable medical device connector uses collinear driving rods to transmit actuation force directly along the axis of motion.

A hysteroscopic probe uses dual RF applicator regions to cut and coagulate tissue simultaneously.