Articulating Endoscopic Stapler Angle Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing staplers used in minimally-invasive surgical procedures are impractical for changing angles to accommodate wounds in different positions, requiring disassembly and reassembly, which lowers surgical efficiency and increases the risk of improper operation.
Innovation Solution
An articulating endoscopic cutter stapler and universal assembly that allows for convenient angle adjustment and easy assembly/disassembly of components, featuring a sliding reset ring mechanism, adjustable springs, and a rotating shaft to control the anvil assembly and adjust the stapling angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the stapler angle is changed to adapt to wounds in different positions, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to disassembly and reassembly requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The stapler incorporates an articulating mechanism with a rotating shaft that allows the anvil assembly to be dynamically adjusted to different angles during surgery. This dynamic adjustment eliminates the need for complete disassembly and reassembly, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The stapler is divided into separable components including the anvil assembly, cartridge, and connector that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows for simplified component installation while maintaining angle adjustment capability through the articulating mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the stapler is disassembled and reassembled to change angles, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time increases due to repeated assembly operations
Solution Approach 1:
The articulating mechanism with rotating shaft enables real-time angle adjustment during surgical procedures without requiring time-consuming disassembly and reassembly operations, directly addressing the time loss issue while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The stapler components are pre-configured with standardized connection interfaces and alignment features that enable rapid assembly when angle changes are needed, reducing the time penalty associated with reconfiguration.
3Reliability
If the components are connected and installed in the general stapler, then the device functionality is achieved, but the device complexity increases making assembly prone to failure
Solution Approach 1:
The stapler is designed with modular components (anvil assembly, cartridge, connector) that can be assembled independently with standardized interfaces. This segmentation reduces installation complexity and minimizes assembly errors, improving reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulating mechanism includes self-aligning features and intuitive connection points that guide proper component assembly without requiring complex procedures or specialized training, reducing assembly errors and improving operational reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution improves the stability and control of the stapler during suturing, extends the range of application by allowing angle adjustment, and enhances surgical efficiency by simplifying component installation and replacement.
Implementation Method 1
adjustable springs are installed on the surfaces at both ends of the slide carriage
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of medical equipment, and discloses an articulating endoscopic cutter stapler and universal assembly for stapling, comprising a proper, wherein the surface of the proper is slidably connected with a reset ring and formed with a slot, the surface of the reset ring is provided with a sliding pin which is placed into the slot, and a safety pin is arranged at one end of the surface of the proper. The present disclosure can better control the anvil assembly to improve the stability of stapler during suturing of wound and to improve the quality of surgical suturing. The angle of suturing assembly of stapler can also be adjusted to the specific position of the wound, so that the range of application of stapler can be extended.