Detachable Endoscope Adjustable Bending Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional detachable endoscopes are limited by fixed bending angles, requiring separate equipment for gastric and colonofiberscope surgeries, increasing maintenance and purchase costs due to the need for multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
A detachable endoscope with an adjustable bending angle, featuring a detachable unit with rack gears and pinion gears that allow for vertical and horizontal bending adjustments via simple rotational operations, enabling the same insertion part to perform both gastric and colonofiberscope surgeries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable endoscope uses a fixed bending angle design, then the structure is simple and reliable, but separate equipment is required for gastric and colonofiberscope surgeries, increasing maintenance and purchase costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing the fixed bending angle mechanism with an adjustable bending angle mechanism. The insertion part incorporates a bending mechanism that can dynamically change its bending angle according to surgical requirements, allowing the same endoscope to adapt between gastric surgery (larger bending angle) and colonofiberscope surgery (smaller bending angle) modes, thereby eliminating the need for separate fixed-angle equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by enabling the bending angle to be adjusted between different values. The bending control unit allows the bending angle parameter to be changed based on the surgical procedure being performed, transforming a static parameter into a dynamic one that can be optimized for different application scenarios, thus achieving multi-functionality with a single device
2Productivity
If multiple detachable endoscopes are provided for different surgeries, then each device is optimized for its specific use, but maintenance and purchase costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing a detachable endoscope that can perform multiple functions - serving as both a gastric endoscope and a colonofiberscope. The insertion part is designed with adjustable bending capabilities that allow it to function in different surgical scenarios, replacing the need for multiple specialized devices and improving equipment utilization efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements merging by combining the functionalities of what were previously separate gastric endoscope and colonofiberscope into a single unified device. The detachable design allows the insertion part to be used across different operation parts, merging multiple surgical capabilities into one system and reducing the total number of devices required
3Reliability
If an integrally composed endoscope is used, then the structure is stable and reliable, but the insertion part cannot be separated for replacement or disinfection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by dividing the endoscope into separable components - specifically, the insertion part can be detached from the operation part. This segmentation maintains the reliability of the overall system while enabling the insertion part to be independently replaced, disinfected, or maintained without affecting the operation part, thus improving ease of operation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy adjustment of bending angles according to surgical conditions, reducing equipment costs and improving safety by allowing a single insertion part to be used for multiple procedures, facilitating disinfection and storage.
Implementation Method 1
a first detachable module connected to first, second, third, and fourth operation wires arranged parallel to each other so that respective one ends are connected to a front end inside the insertion part and provided on a rear end of the insertion part, a second detachable module connected to first, second, third, and fourth connection wires of a direction conversion part for converting a rotational motion into a linear motion in the operation part
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AI summary
A detachable endoscope includes: an operation part for operating the front end of an insertion part having a lighting photographing part to be bent and a detachable unit for detachably coupling the operation part and the insertion part, wherein the detachable unit includes: a first detachable module connected to first, second, third, and fourth operation wires arranged parallel to each other so that the respective one ends are connected to the front end inside the insertion part and provided on the rear end of the insertion part, a second detachable module connected to first, second, third, and fourth connection wires of a direction conversion part for converting a rotational motion into a linear motion in the operation part and provided on the front end of the operation part, and a bending control part for adjusting an angle at which the front end of the insertion part is bent and displaced vertically or horizontally.