Bent End Effector Electric Energy Control for Consistent Gripping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing treatment tools with clamp members face challenges in maintaining consistent gripping force when the end effector is bent or curved, affecting the application of treatment energy to the target.
Innovation Solution
A treatment system with a power supply device and a treatment tool that includes a processor to adjust the output of electric energy based on the bent state of the end effector, using sensors to detect parameters related to the gripping force and adjust the control target values for the electric element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the end effector is bent or curved to reach treatment targets, then accessibility to the treatment target is improved, but the gripping force between clamp members becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates a sensor that detects the bent state of the end effector and feeds this information back to the control apparatus. The control apparatus then adjusts the output of electric energy to the electric element based on the detected bend state, ensuring appropriate treatment energy application regardless of the end effector's configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The control apparatus changes the output parameter (electric energy) based on the bend state of the end effector. When the end effector is bent, the system increases the output of electric energy to compensate for the reduced gripping force, maintaining effective treatment conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the end effector is bent or curved, then flexibility in positioning is improved, but the consistency of treatment energy application deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor continuously monitors the bent state of the end effector and provides feedback to the control apparatus, which adjusts the electric energy output in real-time to maintain consistent treatment conditions despite changes in end effector configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of the bent state before applying treatment energy, allowing the control apparatus to pre-adjust the output parameters to ensure appropriate and consistent treatment energy application from the start of the treatment process.
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AI summary
A treatment system comprises a power supply device and a treatment tool configured to communicate electrically with the power supply device so as to perform an operation on a treatment target. The treatment tool includes a sheath and an end effector configured to detachably attach to the sheath and being capable of bending with respect to the sheath. The end effector includes an electric element used to apply a treatment energy to the treatment target using an electric energy. The power supply device includes a processor. The processor sets to increase an output of the electric energy to be supplied to the electric element at in a second state. The sheath and the end effector are bent at a predetermined angle with respect to one another, compared with a first state where the sheath and the end effector are disposed straight in line with one another.