Universal Holder for Wireless Endoscope Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless endoscope charging devices lack versatility, requiring dedicated trays or carrying devices for each camera head with varying shapes, limiting their use across different medical applications.
Innovation Solution
A charging device with a detachable holder connected to the camera head's connector and a power supplier using wireless power transmission via electromagnetic induction, allowing for efficient and sterilizable charging of camera heads with different shapes without the need for dedicated trays or carrying devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated trays or carrying devices are designed for each camera head shape, then charging compatibility for specific camera heads is improved, but device versatility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device employs a universal holder with a detachable connector that can accommodate multiple camera head shapes through a standardized interface. The holder is designed to universally hold different camera heads while the connector establishes reliable electrical connection, thus achieving both charging compatibility and device versatility without requiring dedicated trays for each camera head type
2Productivity
If wireless power transmission via electromagnetic induction is implemented, then charging efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical contact-based charging systems with wireless power transmission via electromagnetic induction. The power supplier generates a magnetic field that induces current in the camera head's coil, enabling contactless power transfer. This substitution improves charging efficiency by eliminating contact resistance and wear, while the modular design of the holder and connector keeps the overall device complexity manageable
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
Enables versatile charging of variously shaped camera heads, ensuring efficient power supply and sterilization while eliminating the requirement for dedicated charging devices, enhancing usability across diverse medical applications.
Implementation Method 1
a power supplier configured to supply power to a battery of the camera head held by the holder
Data Source
AI summary
A charging device includes: a holder detachably connected to a connector of a camera head to which an endoscope is detachably connected; and a power supplier configured to supply power to a battery of the camera head held by the holder.