WO2006022165A1 - 観察システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an observation system that functions as an endoscope.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2001-128923 A
- an endoscope described in Patent Document 1 is known.
- This endoscope can be observed by selecting and combining the most suitable ones from the group of insertion unit and the group of holding unit. It satisfies various requirements depending on the size and direction of the target site, the purpose of observation, or the environment in which the endoscope is used.
- the insertion unit and the holding unit must be combined in a one-to-one correspondence, and there are certain restrictions on the degree of freedom of combination. Therefore, it was still difficult to configure an endoscope that guarantees only the minimum necessary unique functions by combining one or more necessary functions among many functions.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an observation unit having a unique function and a holding means for holding the unit can be arbitrarily combined.
- an endoscope It aims at providing the observation system which can ensure a function.
- the present invention is an observation system, which is an image information acquisition unit that obtains image information of an observation target.
- An observation signal having an image signal processing means for performing image signal processing on the image information obtained by the image information acquisition means, and a transmission means for transmitting the image signal after the image signal processing to the outside. And holding means for detachably holding one or a plurality of the observation units.
- a plurality of observation units each having a unique function can be obtained by changing the configuration of the image information acquisition unit or the image signal processing unit.
- An observation system that functions as a unique endoscope can be configured by assembling one or a plurality of observation units and holding means.
- the transmission means transmits the image signal to the peripheral device wirelessly and can wirelessly receive various signals of peripheral device power. It is characterized by being a transmission / reception means.
- the holding means is a cylindrical body in which a window portion is formed at least in part, and one or a plurality of the observation units are provided in the cylindrical body. To obtain image information of the observation object through the window. [0011] Since the holding means is such a cylindrical body, the observation unit can be easily attached and detached, and a plurality of observation units can be easily held.
- the observation unit is an imaging unit including an imaging unit that captures an observation image of the observation target as the image information acquisition unit. It is characterized by.
- the observation unit is such an imaging unit, it is possible to easily obtain image information by capturing an observation image of an observation object such as a body cavity.
- the observation unit transmits an ultrasonic wave toward the observation site to be observed and receives an ultrasonic wave reflected by the observation site force. It is an ultrasonic unit provided with the vibrator to be used as the image information acquisition means.
- observation unit is such an ultrasonic unit, for example, a tomographic image of an observation site such as an inner wall of a body cavity can be obtained as image information.
- the holding means is provided with a rotation driving means for rotating the observation unit relative to the holding means to change the direction in which the image information is obtained. It is characterized by that.
- the present invention is characterized in that, on the premise of the present invention, an auxiliary unit that is held by the holding unit together with the observation unit and supplies electric power to the observation unit is provided.
- the observation unit can be driven by the auxiliary unit, and it can be used for a long time.
- observation system since the configuration as described above is adopted, an observation unit having a unique function and a holding means for holding the unit can be arbitrarily combined. Thus, it is possible to provide an observation system that can ensure the function as an endoscope.
- FIG. 1A is a schematic sectional side view showing a basic form of an observation cue used in an observation system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a schematic sectional side view showing a modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 1C is a schematic sectional side view showing another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 2A is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 2B is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 2C is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 3A is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- 3B is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 4A is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- 4B is a schematic sectional side view showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 5A is a schematic sectional side view showing an example of an ultrasonic unit as an observation unit used in the observation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5B is a front view of the ultrasonic unit.
- FIG. 5C is a schematic sectional side view showing another example of the ultrasonic unit shown in FIG. 5A.
- FIG. 5D is a front view of the ultrasonic unit.
- FIG. 5E is a schematic sectional side view showing still another example of the ultrasonic unit shown in FIG. 5A.
- FIG. 5F is a front view of the ultrasonic unit.
- FIG. 6A is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation unit shown in FIGS. 1A to 4B.
- FIG. 6B is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the ultrasonic unit shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of an observation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- ⁇ 7B Schematic configuration diagram showing an example of an observation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- ⁇ 7C Schematic configuration diagram showing an example of an observation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8A is a schematic configuration diagram showing a modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 8B is a schematic configuration diagram showing a modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 8C is a schematic configuration diagram showing a modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 9A is a schematic configuration diagram showing another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 9B is a schematic configuration diagram showing another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 1 OA is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 10B is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 11A is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 11B is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 12A is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 12B is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 13A is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 13B is a schematic configuration diagram showing still another modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an observation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15B is a side sectional view of a part of the observation system.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an observation system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16B is a side view of the ultrasonic unit.
- FIG. 17 is a side sectional view of the same ultrasonic unit.
- FIG. 18A is a partial cross-sectional side view showing a modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B.
- FIG. 18B is a partial sectional side view showing a modification of the observation system shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B.
- FIG. 19A is a perspective view showing an imaging unit used in an observation system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- ⁇ 19B] is a partial cross-sectional side view of the same imaging unit.
- FIG. 20A is a perspective view showing a holding unit used in the observation system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20B is a side view of the holding unit.
- ⁇ 21 A side sectional view showing an observation system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- ⁇ 22A] is a side sectional view showing a modification of the observation system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22B is a perspective view of the observation system.
- FIG. 22C is an XX line view in FIG. 22B.
- a display device as a peripheral device suitable for use with the observation system according to the present invention. It is a front view which shows an example.
- FIG. 24A is a front view showing a modified example of the display device shown in FIG.
- FIG. 24B is a front view showing a modification of the display device shown in FIG.
- Image sensors image information acquisition means
- Radio circuit (Transmission means, Radio transmission / reception means)
- 21B, 21C array transducer (vibrator, image information acquisition means)
- a rigid endoscope as an observation system is inserted into a body cavity of a patient (observation target) using an imaging unit or an ultrasonic unit as an observation unit and a rigid tube as a holding means.
- An example of a mirror is shown below.
- This imaging unit obtains image information by capturing an observation image of the inner wall of a patient's body cavity or the like.
- FIG. 1A shows a basic form of the imaging unit used in the present embodiment.
- This imaging unit (observation unit) 1A includes an optical system, an imaging device (image information acquisition means) 12A, a CCU (Camera Control Unit) (image signal processing means) 13, a wireless circuit (transmission means, wireless transmission / reception means) 14
- the drive switch 15, the lighting circuit 16, the light emitting element 16L, the battery 17, and the auxiliary power circuit 18 are integrally provided in the housing 10a.
- the housing 10a has a substantially cylindrical shape or a substantially polygonal shape when viewed from the front, and a lens 11 and a light emitting element 16L as an optical system are disposed on the front surface (front M-law (left side in the figure)).
- an imaging element (image information acquisition means) 12A made of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like on which an observation image from the lens 11 is formed is provided.
- the imaging element 12A captures the formed observation image, acquires the observation image as image information, outputs the image information as an image signal, and outputs the image signal to the CCU 13.
- An aperture or shutter (not shown) as an optical system may be appropriately provided between the lens 11 and the image sensor 12A, or such a mechanism may be omitted and continuous image information may be stored in the CCU 13. Even if you treat it electrically.
- the CCU 13 is a control circuit that comprehensively controls the operation of each component in the imaging unit 1A, and functions as an image signal processing unit that processes the image signal output from the imaging device 12A. Also have.
- the image signal after the image signal processing is performed by the CCU 13 is output to the radio circuit 14.
- the wireless circuit (transmission means, wireless transmission / reception means) 14 wirelessly transmits the image signal input from the CCU 13 to the peripheral device, and wirelessly receives the instruction signal of the peripheral device power and outputs it to the CCU 13. . Upon receiving this instruction signal, the CCU 13 comprehensively controls the operation of the imaging unit 1A.
- the drive switch unit 15 performs ONZOFF of the drive power of the imaging unit 1A.
- a push button switch 15b that penetrates through the housing 10a and protrudes to the back (rear) side (left side in the figure) is provided.
- the push button switch 15b is pressed toward the front side, the drive power is turned on and the imaging system 1A is driven, and when the press is released, the drive power is turned off and the imaging system 1A is stopped. It is like that.
- the light emitting element 16L is formed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and is provided in the vicinity of the lens 11 and irradiates visible light toward the observation site.
- the lighting circuit 16 adjusts the light emission amount of the light emitting element 16L and turns on and off the Z according to the control signal from the CCU13.
- the knotter 17 is replaceably built in the housing 10a and supplies power to each component in the image pickup unit 1A.
- the battery 17 is a secondary battery that can be repeatedly charged and used.
- Auxiliary power supply circuit 18 is for receiving power from outside power source of imaging unit 1A other than knot 17 and includes terminal 18t that is electrically connected to the outside.
- an observation image in front of the imaging unit 1A is captured by a wireless remote operation by a controller or the like as a peripheral device, and the captured image is subjected to image signal processing and then the surroundings. It can be transmitted wirelessly to a device and displayed on a display device such as a monitor as a peripheral device.
- Imaging units 1B to: LK and ultrasonic units 2A to 2D as modifications of the imaging unit 1A will be described below.
- the imaging units 1B-1: and the ultrasound mute 2A-2D are units each having a unique function different from that of the imaging unit 1A.
- constituent elements common to the constituent elements in the imaging unit 1A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
- the image pickup unit (observation unit) 1B shown in FIG. 1B has a high-resolution image pickup function, and instead of the image pickup element 12A in the image pickup unit 1A, an image pickup element (image) Information acquisition means) 12B is provided.
- An imaging unit (observation unit) 1C shown in FIG. 1C has a wide-angle imaging function, and includes a wide-angle lens 11C instead of the standard lens 11 in the imaging unit 1A.
- the imaging unit (observation unit) 1D shown in FIG. 2A has an infrared imaging function. Yes, it is equipped with an image sensor (image information acquisition means) 12D suitable for receiving infrared light instead of the image sensor 12A in the image pickup unit 1A, and a light emitting element 16R that emits infrared light instead of the light emitting element 16L. It has been.
- the imaging unit (observation unit) 1E shown in FIG. 2B has a fluorescence imaging function. Instead of the imaging element 12A in the imaging unit 1A, an imaging device (image information acquisition means) suitable for receiving fluorescence is used. ) 12E is provided.
- the image pickup unit (observation unit) 1F shown in FIG. 2C has a function that enables three-dimensional image pickup, and instead of the image pickup element 12A in the image pickup unit 1A, an image pickup element suitable for three-dimensional image pickup. (Image information acquisition means) 12F is provided.
- An imaging unit (observation unit) 1G shown in FIG. 3A includes an optical system such as a lens 11, an imaging element 12A, a CCU 13, a wireless circuit 14, a drive switch unit 15, a lighting circuit 16, a light emitting element 16L, and a battery 17
- the auxiliary power circuit 18 is integrally provided in the housing 10b.
- the case 10b differs from the case 10a only in that the lens 11 and the light emitting element 16L are disposed on the side surface, and the shape and configuration thereof are substantially the same.
- Each component in the housing 10b is arranged according to the arrangement position of the lens 11 and the light emitting element 16L. That is, the imaging unit 1G is obtained by changing the imaging direction (direction in which image information is obtained) in the imaging unit 1A to the side.
- the light emitting means such as the lighting circuit 16 and the light emitting element 16L or 16R provided in the imaging unit 1A to LF is omitted. And it is set as the simple structure.
- An imaging unit (observation unit) 1H shown in FIG. 3B has an imaging function at a high resolution, and includes an optical system such as a lens 11, an imaging device 12H, a CCU 13, a wireless circuit 14, and a drive switch unit. 15, the knotter 17, and the auxiliary power circuit 18 are integrally provided in the housing 10c.
- the number of pixels of the image pickup device 12H is increased as in the case of the image pickup device 12B in the image pickup unit 1B.
- the imaging unit (observation unit) II shown in FIG. 4A has an infrared imaging function, and is provided with an imaging element 121 suitable for receiving infrared rays instead of the imaging element 12H in the imaging unit 1H. ing.
- the image sensor 121 has the same configuration as the image sensor 12D in the image pickup unit 1D.
- the imaging unit shown in Fig. 1J has a higher-resolution infrared imaging function, and instead of the imaging device II in the imaging unit II, it is equipped with an imaging device 12J that is suitable for receiving infrared light and has a larger number of pixels. ing.
- the imaging unit (observation unit) 1K shown in FIG. 6A includes an optical system such as a lens 11, an imaging element 12A, a CCU13, a wireless circuit 14, a drive switch unit 15, a lighting circuit 16, and a light emitting element 1 6L.
- the knotter 17 and the auxiliary power circuit 18 are integrally provided in the housing 10d.
- the case 10d is different from the case 10a in that the lens 11 and the light emitting element 16L are arranged so as to be inclined from the front side to the side, and the shape and configuration are the same. They are almost identical to each other.
- Each component in the housing 10d is arranged according to the arrangement position of the lens 11 and the light emitting element 16L. That is, in this imaging unit 1K, the imaging direction in the imaging unit 1A is changed to a diagonally forward direction.
- ultrasonic unit used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5F and FIG. 6B.
- These ultrasonic units transmit ultrasonic waves toward a site to be observed such as the inner wall of a patient's body cavity, and receive the ultrasonic waves reflected by the force of the site to be observed to obtain image information.
- the ultrasonic unit (observation unit) 2A shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B includes a radio circuit 14, a drive switch unit 15, a notch 17, an auxiliary power circuit 18, and an array transducer (vibrator, image information acquisition).
- Means 21A, vibrator driver 22A, and control circuit 23 are integrally provided in the housing 20a.
- the casing 20a has a substantially cylindrical shape when viewed from the front! / Has a substantially polygonal shape, and an array transducer 21A is provided over the entire side of the side surface.
- the vibrator driver 22A drives the array vibrator 21A by a control signal from the control circuit 23.
- the array transducer 21A is driven by the transducer driver 22A and transmits ultrasonic waves toward a site to be observed such as an inner wall of a body cavity. Then, it receives the ultrasonic waves reflected by the force of the region to be observed, acquires image information such as a tomographic image of the tissue in the body cavity, and outputs it to the control circuit 23 as an image signal.
- the control circuit 23 is a circuit that comprehensively controls the operation of each component in the ultrasonic unit 2A. And a function as image signal processing means for processing an image signal output from the array transducer 21A.
- the image signal after the image signal processing is performed by the control circuit 23 is output to the wireless circuit 14 and wirelessly transmitted to the outside.
- an instruction signal having an external force wirelessly received by the wireless circuit 14 is output to the control circuit.
- the control circuit 23 receives the instruction signal and comprehensively controls the operation of the ultrasonic unit 2A.
- the array transducer 21A is provided over the entire circumference of the side surface of the housing 20A, and can transmit and receive ultrasonic waves over 360 °. Then, the lumen can be sequentially scanned, and its tomographic image and the like can be easily acquired over the entire circumference.
- the ultrasonic unit (observation unit) 2B shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D includes a radio circuit 14, a drive switch unit 15, a knotter 17, an auxiliary power circuit 18, and an array transducer (vibrator, image information acquisition).
- Means 21B, vibrator driver 22B, and control circuit 23 are integrally provided in the housing 20b.
- the housing 20b differs from the housing 20a only in the arrangement position of the vibrators, and the shape and the like are substantially the same.
- An array resonator 21B is provided on a part of the side surface of the housing 20b.
- the vibrator driver 22B drives the array vibrator 21B by a control signal from the control circuit 23.
- the array transducer 21B is driven by the transducer driver 22B and transmits ultrasonic waves toward the site to be observed. Since the array transducer 21B has a smaller number of transducer elements than the array transducer 21A, the transducer control can be simplified and manufactured at a lower cost. Then, the ultrasonic wave reflected from the part to be observed is received, image information that is different from the tomographic image of the tissue in the body cavity and the like is acquired, and the image signal is output to the control circuit 23.
- ultrasonic unit 2B When using the ultrasonic unit 2B, it is preferable to acquire image information while rotating the ultrasonic unit 2B around the axis L by an external rotation driving means. In this way, ultrasonic waves can be transmitted and received over the entire circumference (360 °) of the ultrasound unit 2B, so that, for example, the digestive tract and the tomographic image of the lumen can be acquired over the entire circumference. I can do it.
- the ultrasonic unit (observation unit) 2C shown in FIG. 5E and FIG. Switch unit 15, notch 17, auxiliary power supply circuit 18, array transducer (vibrator, image information acquisition means) 21C, transducer driver 22B, control circuit 23, and motor 25 are provided integrally in case 20c. It is said to have been made.
- the case 20c differs from the case 20b only in that the vibrator is rotatably supported, and the shape and the like are substantially the same.
- An array transducer 21C similar to the array transducer 21B is supported on a part of the side surface of the casing 20c so as to be rotatable around the force axis L.
- This array transducer 21C is rotationally driven by a motor 25 via a reduction gear 25g or the like.
- the motor 25 is controlled by a control signal from the control circuit 23.
- the ultrasonic unit (observation unit) 2D shown in FIG. 6B includes a radio circuit 14, a drive switch unit 15, a notch 17, an auxiliary power circuit 18, an array transducer (vibrator, image information acquisition means). ) 21A, vibrator driver 22A, and control circuit 23 are integrally provided in the housing 20d.
- the casing 20d is different from the casing 20a in that the array transducer 21A is disposed to be inclined from the front side to the side surface, and is different only in the shape and configuration. They are almost identical to each other.
- Each component in the housing 20d is arranged according to the arrangement position of the array transducer 21A. That is, this ultrasonic unit 2D is obtained by changing the transmission and reception directions of ultrasonic waves in the ultrasonic unit 2A (the direction in which image information is obtained) diagonally forward. If a convex type transducer (not shown) is used instead of the array transducer 21A, a wider range of scanning can be performed.
- the ultrasonic units 2B to 2D are configured such that the output of the ultrasonic waves to be transmitted can be raised and converged within a very narrow range, and pinpointed to a specific location such as an inner wall of a body cavity. This will destroy lesions such as tumors and ulcers, or stones. You can. That is, in this case, not only the observation unit but also a function as a treatment unit can be provided.
- each observation unit (imaging unit 1A ⁇ : LK, ultrasonic unit 2A ⁇ 2D) is preferably provided with a unique identifier for each observation unit.
- FIGS. 7A to 13B In these drawings, in order to indicate the imaging direction or the ultrasonic wave transmission direction, the approximate position of the lens or the vibrator is schematically shown.
- FIG. 7A to FIG. 7C show an example of assembling a rigid endoscope (observation system) E1 suitable using any one of the imaging units 1A to 1F.
- the rigid tube 5A has a cylindrical body with a substantially cylindrical shape or a substantially polygonal cylinder shape whose front end side (left side in the figure) inserted into the body cavity is closed, and a transparent member is provided on the front end surface portion (front surface portion).
- a window portion 51 is formed which becomes a trapezoid.
- the insertion member 6A has a substantially cylindrical shape or a polygonal prism shape having an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the rigid tube 5A, and is inserted into the rigid tube 5A to position and fix the imaging unit in the rigid tube 5A. To do.
- any one of the imaging units 1A to 1F (imaging unit 1A in this example) is inserted into the rigid tube 5A.
- the push button switch 15b protrudes from the rear side of the imaging unit 1A.
- the push button switch 15b is pressed by the front surface of the insertion member 6A to drive the imaging unit 1A, and the imaging unit 1A is connected to the rigid tube 5A.
- the rigid endoscope El including the imaging unit 1A, the rigid tube 5A, and the insertion member 6A is configured.
- the imaging unit 1A can capture an observation image through the window 51 and acquire image information in front of the rigid endoscope E1. it can.
- the captured image can be wirelessly transmitted to peripheral devices after image signal processing.
- FIG. 8A to FIG. 8C show an example of assembling a rigid endoscope (observation system) E2 as a modification of the rigid endoscope El.
- an auxiliary unit 3 as a knotter unit outside the imaging unit is provided so that power can be supplied to the imaging unit.
- An insertion member 6B shown in FIG. 8A is configured such that the auxiliary unit 3 can be mounted in the insertion member 6A.
- the lid 61 is configured to cover the rear side of the body 61.
- a terminal 6t that is electrically connected to a terminal 18t (not shown here) of the imaging unit is formed on the distal end side of the cylindrical main body 61, and power from the auxiliary unit 3 is supplied to the imaging unit. It is becoming possible to do.
- FIG. 8A At least one of the imaging units 1A to 1F, a rigid tube 5A, and an insertion member 6B are prepared. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, any one of the imaging units 1A to 1F (in this example, the imaging unit 1A) is inserted into the rigid tube 5A, and as shown in FIG. Insert the insertion member 6B into 5A. In this way, the imaging unit 1A is driven, and the imaging unit 1A is positioned and fixed on the front side in the rigid tube 5A, and the rigid endoscope E2 is configured in which the terminal 6t and the terminal 18t are electrically connected. Is done. By doing so, in addition to the battery 17 (not shown here) in the image pickup unit 1A, the image pickup unit 1A can be driven by the electric power from the auxiliary unit 3 and can be used for a long time.
- the imaging unit 1A can be driven by the electric power from the auxiliary unit 3 and can be used for a long time.
- FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B show an example of assembling a rigid endoscope (observation system) E3 that is suitable using either the imaging unit 1G or the ultrasonic units 2A, 2C. ing.
- the imaging unit 1G or the ultrasonic units 2A and 2C, the rigid tube 5B, and the insertion member 6B are prepared.
- the rigid tube 5B used here has the same configuration as the rigid tube 5A except that a window portion 52 having a transparent member force is formed on the side surface portion on the distal end side.
- either one of the imaging unit 1G or the ultrasonic units 2A, 2C (in the example of this figure, the ultrasonic unit 2A) is inserted into the rigid tube 5B and hardened. Insert the insertion member 6B into the sex tube 5B. As a result, the ultrasonic unit 2A is driven, the ultrasonic unit 2A is positioned and fixed on the front side in the rigid tube 5B, and the terminal 6t and the terminal 18t are electrically connected to the rigid endoscope E2. Is configured. By doing so, image information on the side of the distal end side of the rigid endoscope E3 can be acquired.
- FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B show an example of assembling a rigid endoscope (observation system) E4 as a modified example of the rigid endoscope E3.
- the imaging unit or the ultrasonic unit is rotationally driven in the circumferential direction to change the direction in which the image information is acquired.
- the imaging unit 1G or the ultrasonic unit 2B Any of the above is suitable.
- the insertion member 6C shown in FIG. 10A includes a bottomed cylindrical tubular body 63 into which the auxiliary unit 3 is inserted, a lid 62 that covers the rear side of the tubular body 63, an imaging unit, or an ultrasonic unit. And a rotating member 64 that rotates the unit integrally around the axis L.
- a motor 63m that rotates the rotating member 64 around the axis L via a rotating shaft 63r and a driving circuit 63c that controls the driving of the motor 63m are built in the front side of the cylindrical main body 63. Yes. Both the drive circuit 63c and the motor 63m are driven by electric power from the auxiliary unit 3.
- a terminal 6t for electrically connecting to the terminal 18t (not shown here) of the imaging unit or the ultrasonic unit and supplying power from the auxiliary unit 3 is formed on the distal end side of the rotating member 64.
- FIG. 10A As shown in FIG. 10A, at least one of the imaging unit 1G or the ultrasonic unit 2B, a rigid tube 5B, and an insertion member 6C are prepared. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, either one of the imaging unit 1G or the ultrasonic unit 2B (in this example, the ultrasonic unit 2B) is inserted into the rigid tube 5B and then inserted into the rigid tube 5B. Insert part 6C. As a result, the ultrasonic unit 2B is driven, and the ultrasonic unit 2A is pressed against the rotating member 64 and integrated with the rotating member 64, and the terminals 6t and 18t are electrically connected. Endoscope E4 is configured.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B show an example of assembling a rigid endoscope (observation system) E5 that is suitable using either the imaging unit 1K or the ultrasound unit 2D. .
- a rigid endoscope (observation system) E5 that is suitable using either the imaging unit 1K or the ultrasound unit 2D.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B at least one of the imaging unit 1K or the ultrasonic unit 2D, a rigid tube 5C, and an insertion member 6B are prepared.
- the rigid tube 5C has the same configuration as that of the rigid tube 5A except that a window 53 serving as a transparent member is formed so that the front side force also inclines toward the side surface.
- either one of the imaging unit 1K or the ultrasound unit 2D (in this example, the imaging unit 1K) is inserted into the rigid tube 5C, and the rigid tube 5C Insert the insertion member 6B into.
- the imaging unit 1K is driven, the imaging unit 1K is positioned and fixed on the front side in the rigid tube 5C, and the terminal 6t and the terminal 18t are electrically connected.
- E5 is configured. By doing this, it is possible to acquire image information obliquely forward of the rigid endoscope E5.
- FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B rigid endoscopes (observation systems) E6 suitable for use with any of the imaging units 1H to LJ, that is, having the light emitting means, and using the imaging unit.
- An example of assembling is shown.
- a light emitting means is provided outside the image pickup unit so that visible light or infrared light can be emitted in front of the photographing.
- the rigid tube 5D shown in FIG. 12B is configured by adding a light guide 55L to the rigid tube 5A.
- the insertion member 6D is configured by adding a light source 65 to the insertion member 6B.
- As the light source 65 depending on which one of the imaging units 1H to LJ is used, a power that emits visible light or a power that emits infrared light is appropriately used.
- one of imaging units 1H to LJ (in this example, imaging unit 1H) is inserted into rigid tube 5D and then inserted into rigid tube 5D. Insert part 6D.
- a rigid endoscope E6 including the imaging unit 1H, the rigid tube 5D, and the insertion member 6D is configured.
- the visible light or infrared light emitted from the light source 65 irradiates the observation site from the tip side through the light guide 55L, so that the image information of the front using the imaging units 1H to LJ is used. Can be obtained.
- FIGS. 13A and 13B the imaging unit and the ultrasound unit are used in combination.
- imaging units 1A ⁇ a plurality of LG, 1F, or ultrasonic units 2A, 2C, a rigid tube 5E, and an insertion member 6B are prepared.
- the rigid tube 5E used here has the same configuration as the rigid tube 5A except that a window portion 54 that also serves as a transparent member is formed on the side surface portion on the distal end side.
- imaging units 1A to: LG, 1F, or a plurality of ultrasonic units 2A, 2C (in the example of this figure, 3 of imaging units 1A, ultrasonic units 2A, 2C Is inserted into the rigid tube 5E, and the insertion member 6B is inserted into the rigid tube 5E.
- a rigid endoscope E7 having at least one imaging unit, an ultrasonic unit, a rigid tube 5D, and an insertion member 6D is configured.
- a single rigid endoscope E7 can acquire a captured image, a tomographic image, and the like, and can acquire a plurality of pieces of image information.
- FIGS. 23, 24A, and 24B an example of a display device as a peripheral device suitable for use with the rigid endoscopes E1 to E6 described above is shown in FIGS. 23, 24A, and 24B.
- a display element 102 such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is provided in a housing 101, and images from each observation unit provided in the rigid endoscopes E1 to E6 are displayed. It is to be displayed and may be provided integrally with each of the rigid endoscopes E1 to E6 or may be a separate body.
- This display device D1 has a power not shown in the figure.
- a wireless reception circuit (including an antenna) that receives a radio signal from each observation unit, a display element control circuit that controls display of the display element 102, or a display device D1
- a battery for supplying power to each of the components is built in as appropriate.
- the display device D1 is provided with a switching switch 103! /.
- the switch 103 is configured to selectively display an image from each observation unit on the screen of the display element 102 in conjunction with the display element control circuit. For example, when a plurality of observation units are provided, such as the rigid endoscope E6, images from each observation unit can be selectively displayed. In addition, images from a plurality of rigid endoscopes E1 to E6 can be selectively displayed.
- the display device D2 shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B is a modification of the display device D1
- the display area of the screen of element 102 can be divided into multiple areas, and multiple display images can be displayed on one screen by associating display areas with each other based on a unique identifier provided for each observation unit. It is what.
- the display device D2 is provided with a setting button 104 that is interlocked with the display element control circuit. By operating the setting button 104, the display area of the image from each observation unit can be assigned in accordance with each identifier, and the layout of the display area can be set. It can be done. For example, when four observation units are used, as shown in FIG.
- the display area is divided into approximately four equal parts, and the images from each observation unit are divided into display areas PA to PD, respectively. Can be displayed.
- an important image display area (display area PA in the example in the figure) is enlarged and displayed.
- the display layout can be changed as appropriate so that the necessary V and image display area (in the example shown in the figure, display area PD) is omitted or reduced.
- a force that discloses only the battery unit as the auxiliary unit is not limited to this.
- a recording unit provided with means for recording an image signal of an imaging unit or an ultrasonic unit can be provided as an auxiliary unit.
- a rigid endoscope is configured by using a rigid tube!
- a flexible tube and a flexible insertion member are used, a flexible endoscope is obtained. be able to.
- a tube having a separate member with the front side being soft and the rear side being hard may be used.
- FIG. 14, FIG. 15A, and FIG. 15B an example will be described in which an observation system is configured in which an observation unit is integrated with forceps via a holding unit so that the forceps has a function as an endoscope.
- an observation system is configured in which an observation unit is integrated with forceps via a holding unit so that the forceps has a function as an endoscope.
- components that are the same as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.
- the forceps F used in the present embodiment has a base as shown in Figs. 14, 15A, and 15B. It is a grasping forceps including an operation part Fa on the end side, a shaft part Fb, and a grasping part Fc on the distal end side.
- An observation unit is attached to the forceps F via a holding member (holding means) 7 to form an observation system F11.
- the force imaging unit 1B to: LF can be appropriately changed as an example of the observation unit.
- the holding member 7 includes a connecting portion 71 that is connected to the forceps F, and a unit holding portion 72 that holds the imaging units 1 A to: LF.
- the connecting portion 71 is formed with a through hole 71h through which the shaft portion Fb of the forceps F is inserted, and is attached to the shaft portion Fb integrally. Further, on the front side of the unit holding part 72, a window part 72w is formed so that the imaging units 1A to LF can take an observation image.
- the forceps F and the imaging unit 1A are integrated with each other via the holding member 7.
- the observation system E11 is constructed.
- the forceps F can have a function as an endoscope, and imaging of the treatment site can be performed at a close distance while performing treatment of the inner wall of the body cavity. Therefore, as compared with the case where the endoscope and the forceps are used separately, convenience can be improved and treatment can be performed more accurately.
- the force described with respect to the example in which only one imaging unit is used as the observation unit can be used in combination with a plurality of units. That is, like the rigid endoscope shown in the first embodiment, an imaging unit and an ultrasonic unit can be combined, or an auxiliary unit can be used.
- the structure of the holding member is appropriately changed according to the unit to be used. For example, the size of the mute holding part, the formation position of the window part, or the like is changed, or a light source for irradiating the observation site is provided.
- the display devices Dl and D2 shown in the first embodiment can be suitably used together with the observation system E11.
- FIGS. 16A to 18B Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16A to 18B.
- an imaging unit or an ultrasonic unit as an observation unit is rotated to change the direction in which image information is acquired. That is, this is a modification of the rigid endoscope E4 in the first embodiment.
- the rigid endoscope (observation system) E12 has the imaging unit 1G2 (or the ultrasonic unit 2B2) and the imaging unit 1G2 on the distal end side.
- the holding member 8 is rotatably held.
- the imaging unit 1G2 and the ultrasound unit 2B2 are modifications of the imaging unit 1G and the ultrasound unit 2B that can obtain image information lateral to the rotation axis, respectively.
- An engagement hole 10h to be engaged with (described later) is formed. Further, the push button switch 15b is omitted.
- the support member 8 has a long bar-like rigid member force, and a unit holding portion 8a for holding the imaging unit 1G2 is formed on the tip side thereof.
- a rotating shaft 83 provided on the body is incorporated.
- the rotating shaft 83 protrudes to the unit holding portion 8a.
- a battery for supplying electric power to the motor 81 can be attached in the holding member 8.
- the image pickup unit 1G2 is rotated around the rotation axis R in the drawing by attaching the image pickup unit 1G2 to the rotation shaft 83 and appropriately rotating the motor 81, so that the image The direction in which information is acquired can be changed in the plane S in the figure. Therefore, image information in various directions can be obtained even when the holding member 8 is fixed.
- a rigid endoscope E12 may be inserted into the flexible tube 85 and used as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B.
- a rigid endoscope E12 is inserted into a flexible tube 85 having a window portion 85w formed on the distal end side, and a lid is covered with a soft lid portion 86. In this way, it is possible to configure a flexible endoscope that does not allow body fluid such as blood to adhere to the imaging unit.
- FIGS. 19A to 22C a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 22C.
- the imaging unit or the ultrasonic unit as the observation unit is driven to rotate.
- An example in which the direction in which image information is acquired can be changed will be described. That is, this is a modification of the rigid endoscope E4 in the first embodiment.
- the rigid endoscope (observation system) E15 includes a cylindrical rigid tube (holding means) 5F having an open front end and an imaging unit 1G3 (or ultrasonic wave). Unit 2B3) and a holding unit (holding means) 9A that is provided integrally with the rigid tube 5F and holds the imaging unit 1G3 rotatably about the axis L.
- the imaging unit 1G3 (or the ultrasonic unit 2B3) is capable of obtaining image information on the side with respect to the rotation axis, respectively.
- This is a modification of the ultrasonic unit 2B.
- an engagement hole 10h2 engaged with a rotation shaft 92r (described later) of a motor (rotation drive means) 92 and terminals 18tl and 18t2 formed into annular grooves are formed concentrically. ing. Further, the push button switch 15b is omitted.
- Terminals 18tl and 18t2 are modified examples of the terminal 18t shown in the imaging unit 1G and the ultrasonic unit 2B, and are connected to the terminals 91tl and 91t2 of the auxiliary power circuit 18 (not shown here) holding unit 9A. It is designed to be electrically connected while sliding.
- the holding unit 9A includes a connecting plate 91 provided with terminals 91tl and 91t2, a motor 92, and a force.
- the connecting plate 91 has an outer diameter that is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the rigid tube 5F, and is fixed integrally with the rigid tube 5F when inserted into the rigid tube.
- Each of the terminals 91tl and 91t2 has a pin shape and protrudes in front of the connecting plate 91, and is electrically connected to each of the terminals 18tl and 18t2 of the imaging unit 1G3.
- the motor 92 is integrally provided on the rear side of the connecting plate 91, and the rotating shaft 92r penetrates the connecting plate 91 and protrudes forward.
- the terminals 91tl and 91t2 and the motor 92 are connected to a battery (not shown) outside the imaging unit.
- the holding unit 9A is fixed in the rigid tube 5A, and the engaging hole 10h2 is engaged with the rotating shaft 92r of the motor 92, so that the imaging unit 1G3 Install.
- the terminals 91tl and 91t2 are inserted into the terminals 18tl and 18t2, and are electrically connected.
- the imaging tube 1G3 is rotated about the axis L together with the rotating shaft 92r, and the image information on the side of the rigid endoscope E15 is rotated. Information can be obtained over almost the entire circumference.
- the terminals 91tl, 91t2 and the terminals 18tl, 18t2 are electrically connected while sliding relative to each other, so that the power from the external battery is captured. Can be supplied to. In this way, the configuration of the rigid endoscope E15 can be simplified, and the imaging unit 1G3 can be driven by external electric power, which can be used for a long time.
- FIGS. 22A to 22C show a rigid endoscope (observation system) E16 as a modified example of the rigid endoscope E15.
- This rigid endoscope E16 is integrated with the rigid tube 5F, the imaging tube 1G4 (or the ultrasonic unit 2B4), and the rigid tube 5F so that the imaging unit 1G4 can rotate around the axis L. It is composed of holding unit (holding unit) 9B to hold.
- the imaging unit 1G4 and the ultrasonic unit 2B4 are different from the imaging unit 1G3 and the ultrasonic unit 2B3 in the formation positions of the terminals. That is, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, instead of the terminals 18tl and 18t2 formed on the rear side, the terminals 18t3 and 18t4 are formed in a groove shape over the entire outer surface.
- the holding unit 9B is different from the holding unit 9A in the terminal formation position. That is, the terminals 91t3 and 91t4 of the holding unit 9B are also formed so as to protrude toward the inner peripheral side of the rigid tube 5F on the front side of the connecting plate 91 corresponding to the terminals 18t3 and 18t4, respectively. Yes.
- the display devices Dl and D2 shown in the first embodiment can be suitably used together with the rigid endoscopes E15 and E16.
- the observation system according to the present invention can be suitably used not only for medical purposes but also for industrial purposes.
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