DE102008033357A1 - Image recorder i.e. video camera, mounting system, has clamp structure tilted around vertical rotation axis via one joint system, and camera support tilted around horizontal rotation axis via another joint system - Google Patents

Abstract

The system has a cross sliding device (2) fastened to a carrier structure (1) with a cross slide (3) shifted longitudinally or transversely along a longitudinal axis (X) and along a transverse axis (Y) in horizontal direction. A cantilever beam (4) is fastened to a vertical lifting system (VH) fastened to the slide. The beam has a clamp structure (B) extending between two joint systems (G1, G2). The clamp structure is tilted around a vertical rotation axis (X1) via the system (G1), and a camera support (T) is tilted around a horizontal rotation axis (X2) via the system (G2). An independent claim is also included for a method for managing pictorial rendition of recordings to operation process.

Description

The The invention relates to a suspension system, in particular for image recording devices.

Out DE 39 02 076 C1 For example, a video camera suspension system is known that includes a track assembly with a carriage supported thereon by rollers. On the carriage a camera device is attached. By moving the carriage, it is possible to position the camera device as needed.

Out EP 0 494 813 A1 Also, a suspension system for a camera is known, this suspension system comprises an actuator via which the camera system can be operated remotely from a control panel.

Out DE 196 27 455 C1 a suspension system for image recording apparatus is known which comprises a run over rollers on a track assembly carriage, wherein the carriage is mounted on a pivotable about a horizontal axis arm over which a camera can be pivoted in a variety of vertical positions. The different tilting moments acting on the carriage as a function of the pivoting position of the camera are taken into account by a stabilizing track which runs above the rails intended for guiding the carriage and receives the corresponding vertical forces via a pair of support rollers.

By Suspension systems of the aforementioned type, it is possible to remotely position a camera device so that appropriate records can be recorded from a variety of perspectives without the camera for this manually grabbed by a user must become.

Of the Invention has for its object to provide solutions through which particularly sophisticated image recordings remotely controlled reliably can be accomplished.

• – eine Trägerstruktur,
• – eine an die Trägerstruktur angebundene Kreuzschlitteneinrichtung mit einem in horizontaler Richtung entlang einer Längsachse, sowie entlang einer Querachse längs- bzw. quer verlagerbaren Kreuzschlitten,
• – einem an den Kreuzschlitten angebundenen Vertikalhubsystem, und
• – einem an das Vertikalhubsystem angebundenen Gelenkträger,
• – wobei der Gelenkträger ein erstes Gelenksystem und ein zweites Gelenksystem, sowie eine sich zwischen den beiden Gelenksystemen erstreckende Bügelstruktur umfasst die einen Kamerabefestigungsbereich umgreift,

wobei über das erste Gelenksystem die Bügelstruktur um eine vertikal verlaufende Vertikalschwenkachse schwenkbar ist, und über das zweite Gelenksystem ein Kameraträger gegenüber der Bügelstruktur um eine im wesentlichen horizontal ausgerichtete Horizontalschwenkachse schwenkbar ist.This object is achieved according to the invention by a suspension system comprising:

• A support structure,
• A cross slide connected to the support structure with a cross slide displaceable longitudinally or transversely along a transverse axis along a longitudinal axis, and along a transverse axis,
• - A connected to the cross slide vertical lifting system, and
• A link connected to the vertical lifting system,
• Wherein the articulated support comprises a first articulation system and a second articulation system, as well as a stirrup structure extending between the two articulation systems, which encompasses a camera mounting region,

wherein, via the first articulation system, the stirrup structure is pivotable about a vertically extending vertical pivot axis, and a camera carrier is pivotable relative to the stirrup structure about a substantially horizontally oriented horizontal pivot axis via the second articulation system.

Thereby it is possible in an advantageous manner, the orientation the camera device by pivoting the same about a vertical extending axis, as well as by pivoting the camera device through a transverse to the lens axis horizontal pitch axis position, with the so selected camera pivot angle be maintained regardless of the vertical displacement of the camera can. By the connection of the joint carrier to a Vertikalhubstruktur it becomes possible the camera extremely stiff and low in vibration, so even during Changing the recording position of the camera quiet and continuous picture reproduction is possible.

By the inventive concept makes it possible provide a mechanism including the vertical lift system, by which the executed as a remote control joint carrier Joint carrier can be moved linearly in the three spatial directions, and wherein about the dockable joint carrier a Swivel suspension is provided in turn a independent pan setting from the approached room position the camera device allows for three spatial axes. about the joint carrier can thus define pitch, Yaw and roll movements of the camera are caused. about the positioning portal can determine the required room positions be approached. The connection of the joint carrier to the Cross slide system can via a quick connection mechanism be accomplished.

The Suspension system according to the invention is suitable especially for the suspension of image recording equipment in cleanroom or hazardous areas. In particular, this is suitable Suspension system according to the invention of camera and lighting equipment in the chemical industry, in research, in the context of experiments, as well as in particular in the field of medicine for the processing of image recordings, for example for educational and teaching purposes in medical treatment, especially in the field of internal medicine and dentistry.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the joint carrier is the designed such that both the vertical axis and the defined by the second hinge system horizontal pivot axis penetrates a satisfied by the associated camera camera receiving area preferably in the region of the center of gravity of the camera.

Of the Camera carrier preferably has a camera support, which is connected to a third articulation system via which the camera support can be swiveled with the camera carrier coupled, which defined by the third hinge system Joint axis a to the camera axis preferably substantially parallel Roll axis represents. This concept makes it possible to spatially align the camera so that this recorded image essentially recorded in one orientation which is one of a user typically occupied Viewing direction corresponds. It is an alternative, or complementary to the above approach also possible, by digital means or by image processing programs a rotation of the image the here substantially along the lens axis extending roll axis make.

The first articulation system is preferably located in an intermediate area between the vertical lift system and the ironing structure, d. H. above the camera. The defined by this joint system Vertical axis preferably also runs substantially through the central area of the camera or cuts the optical Axis of the camera.

The second articulation system is preferably located in a laterally next to the camera installation area lying portion of the bracket element. The corresponding drive device for effecting the positioning the camera support by the specified by the appropriate joint system Axle is preferably integrated in the joint carrier.

The Cross slide device is preferably designed such that this a first longitudinal guide rail pair and a guided on this sliding bushes longitudinal slide includes. At this longitudinal slide can be a second, horizontally aligned Cross guide rail pair be connected, on which the previously mentioned cross slide slidably guided is. It is possible, this pair of transverse guide rails to arrange this on one above the height level of the longitudinal rail pair lying height level runs and thus preferably still within that of the support structure enclosed cuboid space is located.

The Longitudinal displacement of the longitudinal carriage and preferably also the transverse displacement of the cross slide is according to a particular aspect of the invention accomplished in each case by spindle drives. The spindle drive for displacement of the longitudinal slide in Longitudinal direction preferably comprises a spindle element, set in the axial direction of the support structure is. This spindle element is preferably via a, For example, controlled as a stepper motor drive, wherein this stepping motor preferably on the support structure is secured. This makes it possible to move the To reduce total mass of the longitudinal slide. The for provided the drive of the transverse spindle element, preferably also as Stepper motor running drive motor, is preferably secured to the longitudinal slide, so that in turn achieved a reduction of the mass to be moved of the cross slide becomes.

The Vertikalhubsystem can be designed so that this is a lifting spindle includes, wherein this lifting spindle relative to the cross slide can be moved in the vertical direction. For the displacement of this lifting spindle In particular, find a lifting nut application, the drive this lifting nut on a also preferably as Stepper motor executed vertical drive is accomplished, which is secured to the cross slide.

It is possible, even the entire support structure to connect a lifting device, for example, as scissor hinge mechanism or can be designed as a spindle post system and thus forms a suspension device, via which the support structure, for example, on the ceiling of a corresponding Space can be attached variable height.

The Control of the actuating drives is preferably via a Control panel system, being in the range of this control panel system Preferably, a screen device is provided via which with regard to the setting state of the suspension system indicative information is reproducible. In particular it is possible, this screen device with interposition a computer device to operate so that on the screen device the current setting state of the suspension system spatially is visualized. In the area of the control panel is preferably a Joystick provided over which in particular the Immediately for pivoting the camera in the direction provided Axes can be controlled.

It is possible to control the entire drive system via to make the control device such that over the Control device preprogrammed or otherwise predefined Camera track gradients, track patterns and focal length settings are available.

It is still possible, the support structure such form, that this carries two Kreuzschlitteneinrichtungen. Furthermore, it is possible, the support structure in such a way movably hang, that also the spatial Position of this support structure manually, or preferably also spatially defined with the involvement of further actuators can be changed.

It is possible to make the positioning of the two cameras so that thereby each image recordings done in a way it allows the two separately recorded images of a 3D image reproduction taken as a basis.

The Torsional stiffness of Vertikalhubsystems about the vertical axis is preferably by a double guide bar, or a Polygonal profile achieved. The lifting spindle can be used as a telescopic spindle be executed. The pathways can through Bellows and hoses be carried out largely covered. In particular, it is possible, at least the support structure and the cross slide through a flexible wall, shield.

Further Details and features of the invention will become apparent from the following Description in connection with the drawing. It shows:

1 a perspective view of a suspension system according to the invention with two, each rectilinear lowered in the vertical direction and 3-Achsenkippgelenkträger;

2 : A perspective detail view of the suspension system to illustrate further details thereof.

1 shows a detail of a suspension system according to the invention, which is designed as an aluminum tube frame support structure 1 and one to the support structure 1 connected cross slide device 2 includes. The cross slide device 2 comprises a cross slide which can be displaced longitudinally or transversely along a longitudinal axis X and along a transverse axis Y 3 , At this cross slide 3 a vertical lifting system V is connected. This Vertikalhubsystem V in turn carries a joint carrier 4 with integrated joint systems each equipped with servomotors.

The joint carrier 4 comprises a first articulation system G1 and a second articulation system G2, and also a stirrup structure B extending between the two articulation systems G1, G2.

about the first joint system G1 is the ironing structure B by one Vertical pivot axis X1 swiveling. About the second articulation system G2 is a camera carrier T opposite the bracket structure B pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis X2.

at The embodiment shown here is the second articulation system G2 formed such that the fixed by this horizontal pivot axis X2 one from an associated camera (not shown here) filled with a full camera recording area. Especially it is possible, the position of the horizontal pivot axis X2 so choose the camera in the camera recording area can be arranged so that the horizontal axis X2 substantially in Range of the center of gravity of the camera runs. hereby it becomes possible, a relatively precise positioning the camera under extremely small forces make. Furthermore, this concept avoids that in the Frame of raising or lowering the camera over the Vertical lifting system Mass forces and thus torques are generated, if necessary, the angular orientation of the camera device change.

at the embodiment shown here is according to a particular aspect of the present invention to the camera carrier T connected a third joint system G3, the camera support KS carries. This camera support KS is at the here shown Embodiment designed such that at this typical recording devices on the longitudinally positionable on these existing screw structures lockable, in particular screwed.

In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the first articulation system is located in an intermediate region between the vertical lifting system VH and the stirrup structure B. The drive elements for pivoting the stirrup structure B about the vertically oriented vertical pivot axis X1 are preferably directly in the articulated support 4 or incorporated into the bracket structure B. This bracket structure B is for this purpose preferably designed as a hollow spar structure, wherein in the interior of this hollow spar structure, the corresponding gear members and drive members are arranged.

The respective camera is preferably mounted so that its optical axis is substantially aligned with the axis X3. the lens follows in the illustration 1 to the left, in the illustration to 2 to the right.

The second joint system G2 is connected to the bracket element B in such a way that the horizontal pivot axis X2 defined by the latter passes through a camera receiving or installation area extending above the clamping surface of the camera support KS. It is possible to design the camera support KS so that its position ge compared to the horizontal axis X3 by an adjusting screw 7 can be fixed, which as such comprises a screw which sits in a Langlochausnehmung the camera support KS.

The suspension system shown here is further characterized in that the cross slide device 2 a first longitudinal guide rail pair L1, L2 and one on this longitudinal guide rail pair 11 . 12 via sliding bushes B1, B2, B3, B4 guided longitudinal slide 5 includes. In the longitudinal slide 5 is a second, also aligned horizontally extending Quertührungsschienenpaar Q1, Q2 involved. The cross slide 3 is also guided on sliding bushes B5, B6 on this pair of transverse rails Q1, Q2. In the embodiment shown here, a particularly compact and closed-acting design is achieved in that the transverse guide rail pair Q1, Q2 within the longitudinal slide 5 is arranged at a height level which is located above the height level defined by the longitudinal rail pair L1, L2.

The longitudinal displacement of the longitudinal slide 5 is in accordance with another particular aspect of the present invention by a spindle device 10 accomplished in the axial direction on the support structure 1 is secured. The drive of this Längspositionierspindeleinrichtung 10 via a drive motor 11 , which is designed in this embodiment as a stepping motor and via a preferably designed as a toothed belt drive reduction mechanism with the Längsositionierspindeleinrichtung 10 is coupled.

The transverse displacement of the cross slide 3 inside the longitudinal slide 5 takes place in this embodiment also via a spindle device 12 in the axial direction on the longitudinal slide 5 secured, but otherwise is rotatably mounted. The drive of this Querpositionierspindeleinrichtung 12 is also in this system by a stepper motor 13 accomplished by incorporating a running example, as a toothed belt drive reduction mechanism with the Querpositionierspindeleinrichtung 13 can be coupled. The concept described here makes it possible to reduce the moving mass of the longitudinal slide. Also the mass of the cross slide 3 is due to the spin-off of the drive device and the connection of the same to the longitudinal slide 5 reduced.

The invention according to the cross slide 3 connected vertical lifting system comprises a lifting spindle 14 , which is preferably arranged so that these opposite the cross slide 3 is displaceable in the vertical direction. This vertical displacement of the lifting spindle 14 is preferably carried out with the involvement of a lifting nut 15 by one on the cross slide 3 sitting actuator 16 can be driven.

The support structure according to the invention is preferably connected to a lifting device 17 connected, which is executed in the embodiment shown here as a scissors hinge frame. About this lifting device, it becomes possible, the support structure 1 to shift vertically in the direction of the axis Z2 indicated here, and thus in particular to lower it from a parked position into an underlying working position or, after use of the suspension device, to return it to an upwardly retracted parking position.

It is possible to bring about the connection of the support structure to a stationary system, in particular to a sufficiently load-bearing ceiling so that the support structure 1 In addition, also for pre-positioning in the direction of the axes Y2 and X2 is displaced. Furthermore, it is possible to make provisions that make it possible to use the entire support structure 1 to swing the indicated here vertical axis A total. It is also possible to cause the positioning of the carrier structure by associated actuating drives, as indicated here by the axis symbols X2, Y2, Z2 and the vertical axis A, so that raising and lowering as well as optionally horizontal displacement and rotation of the carrier structure are initiated from the area of a control console can.

The control of the positioning of the cross slide 3 provided drives 11 . 12 , as well as the vertical displacement of the joint carrier 4 provided drive the Vertikalhubsystems V, and in particular also the control of the individual drives in the joint carrier 4 integrated actuator drives preferably take place with the involvement of an electronic control device from an external control console. In particular, this control console may be located in a region shielded from the location of the suspension system. It is possible to provide image display devices in the area of the operating console, by means of which the operation of the suspension system is supported, in particular graphically visualized.

It is possible to incorporate transducers in the suspension system by which indicative signals can be obtained with regard to the instantaneous position of the moving components. It is also possible to provide only limit switches, or end position sensors by which a shutdown of the drives is achieved upon reaching an end position. By moving the actuators into the range of an end position sensor, or other calibration position sensors can also a determination of the system operating state and a corresponding zeroing be accomplished.

In 2 is shown in the form of an overall representation of an embodiment of the suspension system according to the invention, as such, two cross slide devices 3 and according to this connected joint carrier 4 includes. The support structure 1 is executed in this embodiment as a tubular frame, which is composed as such of extruded aluminum profiles. The support structure is designed in this embodiment, that in addition to a the region of the guide rails enclosing rectangular frame also additionally bridge webs 30 . 31 comprising, by which the support structure 1 to the here shown, as scissors joint 1 executed lifting system is connectable. By means of these bridge bridges, we also ensure the upper movement path space required for the spindle drive of the vertical lifting system.

It is possible to carry out the suspension system so that this relatively simple, preferably tool-free (quick) assembly / disassembly of the joint carrier 4 allows, so that the suspension system can be substantially freed from substantially all projecting beyond a defined by the rectangular frame main level bulky structures. The system interfaces to be operated by a user can be embodied in particular as plug-and-plag interfaces, so that an assembly of the system components can be carried out without any special mechanical assembly and wiring effort. It is possible to implement the overall suspension system as a relatively robust lightweight construction mechanism, which is possibly only temporarily connected to a suitable mounting structure and otherwise relatively easy to disassemble and transport and compactly stowed in a transport box. Furthermore, it is possible to design the suspension system such that it can be brought into a sterilizing device as a whole and thus subjected to a sterilization or disinfection process.

It is possible on the support structure pipe systems provide in which the electrical control and supply lines can be inserted. Preferably, the wiring is designed so that this for cleaning the support structure can be easily removed from this. The wiring is preferably accomplished by multi-core shielded cables. It is possible to arrange the wiring so that the Connection of the suspension system to a control device, in particular a control computer, a control panel or a broadcasting vehicle by few cables, preferably only one cable can be accomplished can. It is possible in this cable more wires or To provide channels that allow the signals generated by the image recording devices directly via the actual device control cable in the area of the control panel or the other operator components. The cable can be designed to fit with wiring harnesses and provided with sockets is over which the connection the electrical components of the X-ray system and the electrical system Components of the joint carrier ("Three-axis remote Carrier ") can be accomplished.

At the carrier structure can be further handling devices, In particular, surgical cutlery holders are attached, so over the suspension system according to the invention also automatically, z. B. controlled from the control panel certain equipment remotely spent in the work area of a doctor can.

The Imaging devices can be designed that these recordings can be made with a wide variety of lens systems. So it is possible to at least one of the cameras Microscope optics to set by which particular detail records can be made. It is possible for certain records, in particular dental or dental surgery Perform treatments by, for example, determining certain position information, z. B. detects the coordinates of a center of the pharyngeal cavity and the Picture guide is tuned to this. These coordinates especially from the position of a head pad a surgical seat can be won. This will give a certain relief of the intended for the operation of the camera system operator possible. It is also possible for the Positioning of the camera system numerous standard setting programs vorzuhalten the by simple operator actions, in particular speech-based can be arranged by the executive doctor himself. It is also possible by image recognition procedures Camera adjustments. Preferably, too a microphone device, in particular a directional microphone provided the recording of sound events in the recording area the cameras and possibly commentaries by the surgeon. Furthermore, it is also possible to have a speaker device or a headphone jack in the area provide the suspension system, so that the surgeon also be transmitted acoustically information can.

The images obtained by the image recording system according to the invention can be superimposed on other graphics in the area of the reproduction systems. So it is possible in the actual picture, spatial skeletal, thoracic, cranial and To display tooth models through which a viewer can be given in-depth insights into the happenings. These 3D graphics can be appropriately scaled and aligned in consideration, in particular by reading the current camera and system settings. It is also possible to display x-ray or tomograph images linked to the camera images in certain recording positions. It is possible to affix markings or position-determining elements on the patient, and possibly on the surgical instruments used, on other equipment used and also in the surgeon's hand area, by means of which 3D information can be obtained which can be used in the further utilization of the recordings ,

It is possible, even in the area of the attending physician display systems to arrange information accessible to that doctor can be made by the inventive Recording system to be won.

about the suspension device according to the invention can a portal system be realized, which in addition to the image recording, or, if appropriate, as an alternative to this, the use of running-off procedures finds this by example as electronically controlled Dispensing and recording system acts and this example as Tool and device dispenser and as storage device acts. It is possible the scope of the suspension system according to the invention so that an automated assembly of the same possible with equipment from a magazine area is.

at the suspension system according to the invention the integration of the cameras by one as independent Assembly manufactured joint carrier as such Three-axis joint with integrated actuators forms. This three-axis joint is on a vertically rectilinear, vertically movable and via a slide bearing cross slide positionable quick-release head of a lifting device connected. This approach makes it possible to have at least six positioning axes provide, the translational tasks of the cross slide system and adopted the 3-axis swing from the joint carrier becomes. This concept makes possible tilting loads to avoid the cross slide.

The Drives are preferably designed in terms of performance, That means that the paraxis-relevant positioning speeds are reliable be achieved. It is possible from the control of the Drives to calculate the thermal load of the drives and when certain limit values are reached, the travel commands are less implementing power-consuming control commands, giving some protection is achieved when the suspension system is temporary unduly heavily loaded dynamically.

It is possible to control the suspension system and control of the image recordings provided control electronics so that a control of the system also over the internet can be done. This makes it possible the Use of the system without the cameraman or operator must be present on site.

The Suspension and recording system according to the invention is particularly suitable for arrangement and guidance of cameras for teleconferencing. The connection of the joint carrier can be done so that several full turns of the camera around the vertical axis are possible. It is possible, the number of rotations from corresponding drive signals to determine, indicate the remaining rotation angle and when exceeded same inadmissible further rotation to prevent.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 3902076 C1 [0002]
• EP 0494813 A1 [0003]
• - DE 19627455 C1 [0004]

Claims (35)

Suspension system comprising: a support structure ( 1 ), - one to the support structure ( 1 ) connected cross slide device ( 2 ) with a horizontally along a longitudinal axis (X), and along a transverse axis (Y) longitudinally or transversely displaceable cross slide ( 3 ), - one to the cross slide ( 3 ) attached vertical lifting system (V), and - a hinged to the Vertikalhubsystem (VH) articulated carrier ( 4 ), - whereby the joint carrier ( 4 ) comprises a first joint system (G1) and a second joint system (G2), as well as an ironing structure (B) extending between the two joint systems (G1, G2), the ironing structure (B) being pivotable about a vertical pivot axis via the first joint system (G1) (X1) is pivotable, and about the second hinge system (G2) a camera support (T) relative to the bracket structure (B) about a horizontal pivot axis (X2) is pivotable. Suspension system according to claim 1, characterized characterized in that the horizontal pivot axis (X2) one of the assigned camera satisfied interspersed camera recording area. Suspension system according to claim 2, characterized characterized in that the camera is connected to the suspension system attachable is that the horizontal axis (X2) in the area of the center of gravity the camera is running. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the camera carrier (T) comprises a camera support (KS) and a third articulation system (G3), and that the camera support (KS) via the third joint system (G3) about a roll axis substantially parallel to the camera axis (I) (X3) is pivotable. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first Joint system (G1) in an intermediate area between the Vertikalhubsystem (VH) and the strap structure (B) is arranged. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the second Joint system (G2) in a side next to the camera receiving area lying portion of the stirrup element (B) is arranged. Suspension system according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cross slide device has a first longitudinal guide rail pair and a guided on this slide bushes longitudinal slide ( 5 ). Suspension system according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that in the longitudinal slide ( 5 ) is a second, horizontally aligned transverse guide rail pair (Q1, Q2) is involved and that the cross slide ( 3 ) is guided on this cross guide rail pair (Q1, Q2) by sliding bushes. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the pair of transverse guide rails (Q1, Q2) at above the height level of the longitudinal rail pair (L1, L2) lying height level runs. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the longitudinal displacement of the longitudinal slide by a longitudinal positioning spindle device is accomplished in the axial direction of the support structure is secured. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the drive the longitudinal positioning spindle by a drive device accomplished is secured to the support structure is. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the transverse displacement the cross slide by a Querpositionier spindle device accomplished is mounted on the longitudinal slide is. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the Vertikalhubsystem comprises a lifting spindle, and that this lifting spindle opposite the cross slide in the vertical direction is movable. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that for vertical displacement the lifting spindle is provided with a lifting nut, and that the drive the lifting nut is accomplished via a vertical drive which is secured to the cross slide. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the support structure is connected to a lifting device. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the lifting device designed as Scherengelenkmechanismus. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the lifting device designed as a spindle system. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the control the actuator drives via a control panel system. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 18, characterized in that in the area the control panel system provided a screen device is about which regarding the setting state of Suspension system indicative information reproducible are. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 19, characterized in that over the screen device the setting state spatially can be visualized. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 20, characterized in that a control device It is provided via which preprogrammed camera track characteristics are available. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the support structure is formed such that these two cross slide devices wearing. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the support structure suspended so that these are aligned vertically Axis is pivotable. Suspension system according to at least one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the articulated support ( 4 ) can be connected to the Vertikalhubsystem via a quick-release device. Suspension system according to at least one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that on the cross slide ( 3 ), or on the support structure at least one connection socket is provided for connecting the camera cable and the joint carrier drives. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 23, characterized in that at the Carrier structure a connection socket is attached to Connecting the suspension system to a control console. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 27, characterized in that at this a radio module is connected to provide a radio communication path. Suspension system according to at least one of Claims 1 to 27, characterized in that in this an emergency switch device is involved which is a shutdown of the system without access to the control panel. Method for effecting pictorial reproduction records of an operation operation on which the recorded images superimposed on another presentation is the information about provides the structure of hidden tissue systems. Method according to claim 29, characterized that the representation superimposed on a vascular model becomes. Method according to claim 29, characterized that the representation is superimposed on a bone model. Method according to claim 29, characterized that tomographic data is superimposed on the representation. Method according to claim 29, characterized that the overlay using scaling and alignment procedures. Method according to claim 29, characterized that the overlay by electronic image processing systems is accomplished. Method according to claim 29, characterized that the overlay occurs as part of a post-processing.