Endoscopic Clip Hook Structure for Secure Re-Grasping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing endoscopic clip units face challenges in efficiently ligating tissues due to difficulties in releasing the connection between the applicator and the clip unit after locking, particularly when the user attempts re-grasping operations post-locking, leading to potential complications.
Innovation Solution
The endoscopic treatment device incorporates a clip unit with a hook portion and a protrusion portion on the hook, designed to prevent the hook from entering the space between the arms after locking, ensuring easy re-grasping and secure locking by preventing unintended disengagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the operation wire is pulled to draw the proximal end portions of the pair of arms outside of the pressing tube by a predetermined amount, then the pair of arms are locked in a closed state, but it becomes difficult to release the connection between the applicator and the clip unit after locking
Solution Approach 1:
The hook portion is pre-configured with a protrusion that will engage with the engaged portion before the locking operation is completed. This preliminary engagement structure ensures that once the arms are locked, the connection can be easily released by simply pulling the operation wire, as the hook portion is already positioned to disengage. The protrusion is designed to prevent unintended disengagement during the locking process while allowing easy release afterward.
2Reliability
If the hook portion is designed to enter the engaged portion for secure connection, then the locking is secure, but the hook may accidentally disengage during re-grasping operations
Solution Approach 1:
The hook portion is designed with a protrusion at a specific location that creates a localized engagement feature. This protrusion fits into a corresponding recess in the engaged portion, creating a secure connection that prevents accidental disengagement. The local quality of the protrusion design ensures that the connection is secure during re-grasping operations while still allowing intentional release when needed.
3Reliability
If the protrusion portion is added to the hook to prevent entry into the space between arms, then unintended disengagement is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hook portion is segmented into distinct functional features: the main hook body for engagement, and a protrusion feature for preventing unintended disengagement. This segmentation allows each feature to perform its specific function independently. The protrusion is a simple additive feature rather than a complex mechanism, minimizing the increase in device complexity while achieving the desired reliability improvement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy re-grasping of tissues and secure locking of the clip unit, preventing accidental disengagement and enhancing operational ease and reliability during endoscopic procedures.
Implementation Method 1
when a force is applied to the power transmission member in a state in which the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged with each other, at least one of the hook portion and the support portion is deformed so as to release the engagement between the engaging portion and the engaged portion
Data Source
AI summary
An endoscopic treatment device includes a clip unit having a first arm and a second arm connected with each other; a power transmission member; an applicator connected with the clip unit; an engaging portion provided in one of the proximal end portion or the power transmission member; and an engaged portion provided in the other of the proximal end portion or the power transmission member without the engaging portion, wherein the engaging portion includes a hook portion entering the engaged portion so as to be engageable with the engaged portion; a support portion continuing with the hook portion; and a protrusion portion having a dimension so as to be impossible to enter the engaged portion, and at least one of the hook portion and the support portion is deformed to release the engagement between the engaging portion and the engaged portion.


