Robotic Surgery Hand Controller Assembly for Ergonomic Console Mobility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotically assisted surgical systems suffer from ergonomically inferior and bulky surgeon consoles, leading to fatigue during long procedures and difficulty in shifting the console between operating rooms.
Innovation Solution
A hand controller assembly with motorized joint assemblies and a gimbal mechanism that allows for ergonomic movement in x, y, and z-axes, featuring a dovetail mount for easy attachment to the console system, enhancing mobility and ergonomics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional console designs are used, then structural stability is maintained, but ergonomics deteriorate causing surgeon fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The hand controller incorporates motorized joint assemblies that enable dynamic adjustment of the controller's position and orientation in x, y, and z-axes. This allows the console to adapt to different surgeon preferences and surgical tasks, improving ergonomics while maintaining structural stability through controlled motorized movement rather than static rigid structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The console structure is divided into modular components including the hand controller assembly, motorized joint assemblies, and dovetail mount system. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each module for ergonomics while maintaining overall system stability through standardized interfaces and mounting mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If traditional bulky console designs are used, then structural stability is maintained, but mobility deteriorates making shifting difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The dovetail mount system enables the hand controller assembly to be dynamically mounted and dismounted from the console structure. This provides ease of relocation between operating rooms while maintaining structural stability during use through secure engagement of the dovetail mechanism with the mounting plate.
Solution Approach 2:
The dovetail mount acts as an intermediary mechanism between the hand controller assembly and the console structure. It provides a standardized interface that facilitates easy attachment and detachment while ensuring stable operation when mounted, resolving the contradiction between mobility and structural stability.
3Ease of operation
If motorized joint assemblies are added for ergonomic movement, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motorized joint assemblies are designed with universal mounting interfaces and standardized components that can be integrated into the hand controller assembly. Each joint assembly provides multi-axis movement capability, reducing the total number of components needed while achieving comprehensive ergonomic adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are merged into integrated assemblies - the motorized joint assemblies combine drive mechanisms, mounting interfaces, and control systems into unified modules. This merging reduces overall system complexity compared to having separate components for each function.
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
The solution provides enhanced ergonomics and mobility, reducing surgeon fatigue and facilitating easier console relocation, while maintaining precise control over robotic surgical instruments.
Implementation Method 1
a first spring (405)... a second spring (413)... a third spring (421)
Implementation Method 2
a first pulley (403)... a second pulley (411)... a third pulley (419)... a first cable (406)... a second cable (414)... a third cable (422)
Implementation Method 3
a first capstan (409)... a second capstan (417)... a third capstan (425)
Data Source
AI summary
A hand controller assembly (200) of a console system (105) is disclosed herein. The hand controller assembly may include a backend assembly (209), where the backend assembly (209) or (301) is configured to facilitate movement of the hand controller (207b) in x, y, and z-coordinate axes. The hand controller assembly (200) further includes a left-hand controller (201a) and a right-hand controller (201b). The left and-controller (201a) includes a plurality of link members (211a) coupled to one another to form a linkage and the right-hand controller (201b) includes a plurality of link members (211b) coupled to one another to form a linkage. Proximal end of the plurality of link members (211a), (211b) is operationally secured to the backend assembly (209) and distal of the plurality of link member (211a), (211b) is operationally secured to a gimbal assembly (213a), (213b) respectively. A dovetail mount (219) is secured to a mounting plate (217c), wherein the dovetail mount (219) is configured to releasably secure the hand controller assembly (200) in the console system (105).