Endoscope Adaptor With Flexible Insulating Plates For Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing endoscope designs face challenges in assembly efficiency due to the need for soldering multiple LED package chips, which complicates the mounting process, especially when multiple LEDs are involved, leading to poor workability and increased complexity.
Innovation Solution
The endoscope features a detachable adaptor with a mounting base and flexible insulating plates that expose electrode terminals, allowing for easier connection and assembly through flexible deformation, and includes a rubber elastic body to support rear electrode terminals, facilitating reliable electrical connections without damaging components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple LED package chips are soldered to the mounting base, then the illumination function is achieved, but the assembly workability deteriorates and the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple LED package chips into a single LED unit. The mounting base integrates multiple LED packages that are electrically connected internally, so that instead of soldering each LED separately, the entire integrated unit is mounted as one component. This reduces the number of soldering operations and assembly steps while maintaining the illumination function.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting base serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for the LED unit, electrical connection through integrated circuits, and structural mounting interface. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby simplifying assembly.
2Reliability
If multiple LED package chips are soldered to the mounting base, then the illumination function is achieved, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple LED package chips are merged into a single integrated LED unit mounted on the mounting base. The electrical connections between multiple LEDs are made internally within the integrated unit, reducing the number of external components and connection points needed.
3Reliability
If LED package chips are soldered before assembly, then electrical connection is achieved, but the assembly process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connections between multiple LED packages are established in advance during the integration phase, before the final assembly. The mounting base is pre-configured with internal wiring and connections, so that during assembly, only the entire integrated unit needs to be mounted, not individual LEDs.
4Reliability
If wires run through the mounting base to connect electrodes, then electrical connection is achieved, but the number of wires increases and assembly becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple electrical connections are merged into integrated circuit traces on the mounting base. Instead of using separate wires for each LED connection, the mounting base uses printed circuit board technology to integrate multiple electrical pathways in a compact manner, reducing wire count and assembly complexity.
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
This design significantly improves assembly efficiency by simplifying the connection of electrodes and reducing the number of components needed, enabling more compact and efficient LED placement on the mounting base, thus enhancing the overall assembly process and reducing the risk of component damage.
Implementation Method 1
insulating plates on which the front and rear electrode terminals are provided in such a manner that they are exposed from its surface
Implementation Method 2
an elastic member that supports the rear electrode terminals be provided between the rear electrode terminals and the mounting base
Data Source
AI summary
An endoscope includes an adaptor detachably mounted on a distal end of an insertion section; a mounting base provided in said adaptor; illumination section attached to the front of said mounting base; front electrode terminals provided at the front end of the mounting base and connected to the illumination section; rear electrode terminals provided at the back of the mounting base, connected to the front electrode terminals, and abutting electrode terminals provided at the distal end of the insertion section when the adaptor is mounted on the distal end of the insertion section; and insulating plates where the front and rear electrode terminals are provided in a manner such that they are exposed from the surface and coupling lines to couple the front and rear electrode terminals are embedded.