Rotating Endoscope Display Mounting Positions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional endoscope systems require a fixed television monitor and cables, limiting portability and flexibility in medical and industrial applications, and existing portable systems often have cumbersome image display units that obstruct the operator's view.
Innovation Solution
The endoscope system incorporates a compact image display unit that can be mounted on the operating section, with multiple mounting positions and a rotatable design, allowing it to be easily positioned for optimal viewing and easily detached without cables, featuring a supporting mechanism that allows the display unit to be housed within the endoscope or protrude for clear visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed television monitor and cable connection are used, then image display reliability is improved, but portability and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with a wireless communication system. The endoscope system transmits images and signals wirelessly to the image display unit, eliminating the need for physical cable connections while maintaining reliable image transmission and display functionality.
2Ease of operation
If a compact image display unit is used, then portability is improved, but visibility and viewing comfort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable image display unit that can change its orientation and position dynamically. The display unit can rotate to face different directions and adjust its viewing angle, allowing operators to optimize visibility while maintaining a compact portable form factor.
3Device complexity
If the image display unit is made compact, then device complexity is reduced, but mounting flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the image display unit with universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate multiple mounting positions and orientations. The display unit can be mounted on the operating section, side surface, or end surface of the endoscope, providing versatility without increasing device complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting positions are provided, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting structure into separate, modular components including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. Each mounting portion can independently support the image display unit at different positions, allowing flexible configuration without creating a complex integrated mounting system.
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AI summary
The endoscope system of the present invention includes: an endoscope that has an image pickup device that picks up an observation image of a test object; an image display unit that converts image pickup signals that have been sent from the image pickup device into images and then displays these images; a first mounting portion that is provided in an operating section of the endoscope and on which the image display unit is mounted; and a second mounting portion that is provided in the operating section of the endoscope and on which the image display unit is mounted in a different position from that of the first mounting portion.