Integrated Ophthalmologic Surgical Work Station
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of ophthalmologic surgical equipment leads to time-consuming preparatory and safety measures, reducing surgical productivity and increasing the risk of accidents due to cluttered operating rooms and complex apparatus interactions.
Innovation Solution
An ophthalmologic surgical work station with a prepositioned microscope and foot switch connected via a console, allowing only fine positioning adjustments, integrated additional apparatus within the console, and a common foot switch assembly to minimize space and reduce the need for extensive prepositioning and manipulation, enhancing safety and ergonomics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple apparatus are used in ophthalmologic surgery to ensure high safety and functionality, then the surgical capability and safety are improved, but the time required for preparatory measures and safety checks increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple surgical apparatus (microscope, foot switches, controlling devices, light source, camera system) into a single integrated surgical work station. This merging eliminates the need for separate preparatory measures for each individual apparatus, reducing total setup time while maintaining all necessary safety and functional capabilities through the unified system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The surgical work station is designed as a universal platform that performs multiple functions simultaneously - providing magnification, control, illumination, imaging, and safety monitoring all within one integrated system. This multi-functionality allows the system to replace multiple separate apparatus, thereby reducing the time required for preparatory measures while ensuring high safety through coordinated operation of all functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If connecting elements and apparatus are arranged in the operating room to support complex surgical procedures, then the surgical functionality is improved, but the risk of accidents increases due to cluttered environment
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple apparatus into a single integrated work station, the patent reduces the number of separate connecting elements, cables, and components that could be misplaced or create tripping hazards. The unified system maintains full surgical functionality while presenting a cleaner, safer operating environment with fewer potential accident sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated console serves as an intermediary that consolidates multiple control functions and connections into a single organized unit. This intermediary structure allows complex surgical functionality to be maintained while the physical arrangement is simplified and standardized, reducing the clutter that could lead to accidents in the operating room.
3Adaptability or versatility
If extensive adjusting possibilities are provided for microscope and foot switch positioning, then the adaptability to different surgical needs is improved, but the time required for prepositioning increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by providing factory-prepositioned standard positions for the microscope and foot switch within the integrated work station. These pre-set positions are optimized for typical surgical procedures, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site prepositioning while still allowing minor fine-adjustments for individual surgical needs through the integrated control system.
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AI summary
An ophthalmologic surgical work station has a microscope and a foot switch corresponding thereto. The microscope is connected to the foot switch via a console. The microscope and the foot switch are coarsely prepositioned and a change of the relative position between the microscope and the foot switch with respect to each other is only possible via a fine positioning.