Coupling Device for Robotic Endoscope Cable Organization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical procedures involving robotically controlled endoscope systems require careful organization of energy generators, ablation devices, and accessory cables, which can be cumbersome and compromise the procedure's effectiveness due to disorganization.
Innovation Solution
A coupling device that attaches to a robotically controlled endoscope system and secures the cable connected to a generator and a medical procedure device, such as a microwave energy delivery device, to maintain close proximity and improve organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple items (energy generators, ablation devices, accessory cables) are organized separately during ablation procedures, then each component can be independently managed, but the overall organization becomes challenging and components may be disorganized
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling device merges multiple functions into a single integrated component: it attaches to the robotically controlled endoscope system, secures the accessory cable, and maintains close proximity of all components. This consolidation eliminates the need to separately manage multiple items, directly resolving the organizational challenges while reducing system complexity.
2Reliability
If accessory cables and devices are positioned within close proximity to ensure proper function, then procedure effectiveness is maintained, but ensuring such close proximity becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling device is pre-configured with attachment mechanisms for both the endoscope system and the accessory cable. By establishing the close proximity arrangement in advance through this integrated coupling mechanism, the device ensures proper positioning is achieved automatically without requiring cumbersome manual adjustment during the procedure.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple components are kept close together to optimize ablation procedure, then treatment precision is improved, but the complexity of managing these components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling device consolidates the management of multiple components (endoscope system attachment, cable securing, and proximity maintenance) into a single integrated unit. This merging approach maintains the precise positioning required for effective ablation while simplifying component management, as the coupling device itself becomes the primary management interface rather than requiring separate control of each component.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a coupling device capable of simultaneously a) attaching onto a robotically controlled endoscope system, and b) securing a cable connected with a generator (e.g., capable of providing microwave energy) and a medical procedure device (e.g., microwave energy delivery device), and related systems and methods.